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Theology (Greek θεος, theos, "God", + λογος, logos, "word" or "reason") refers to discourse concerning religion, spirituality, God, and related topics, that attempts to be reconciled with the langage and concepts of both belief and reason (cf. rationality, Western empiricism). Though cultures and systems vary, the purpose of theology has largely been the continuity of such discourse within the context of emerging rational thought, language, social modernisation, and revolutions in government —all of which have consistently moved away from theocracy and monarchy toward secularism and democracy. The very concept of "theology" itself arguably represents an influence of Western secular values upon the religious world, and thus often simply refers to religious education in accordance with Western social and academic norms. Within the "theological" framework, student theologians may engage in extra-traditional religious discourse and navigate many of the sectarian and denominational and doctrinal (ie. dogmatic) differences, while remaining as faithful believers in their respective traditions.
As Western theological traditions have developed according to predominanty Christian and Jewish beliefs, study and discourse may be directly tied to localised forms of evangelism. Students in theology often seek to become religious clergy. In certain systems, the expressions of theologians may be regarded afte time as part of a religious canon, or else cited as authoritative interpretation at a particular time. As such, "theology" may refer simply to religious interpretation which is more logos and ethos-based and less pathos-based than either ministry or prophesy. Theologians may help clarify religious differences, translate localized religous traditions and beliefs into abstractions and generalisations which have more universal meaning, or otherwise represent the views of a particular system or tradition within current religious debates.
History of the term
The word "Theology" is derived from Hellenistic Greek, but its meaning has changed significantly through its use in the European Christian thought of the Middle ages and Enlightenment More on [ Theology ]
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The Catholic choice
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700
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Focus on character boosts academic success at Catholic high school
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700
St. Genevieve's innovative program has turned the school around -- improving academic performance, increasing college enrollment and attracting more students from all over L.A. County. With classes in Mandarin, overseas trips to China and France, bus transportation for commuters and individualized fitness instruction that includes salsa and tai chi, new students at St. Genevieve High School quickly come to realize that things are a bit different at this Panorama City campus.
Diocese of Orange, Archdiocese of Hanoi become 'sisters'
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700
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RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY | PBS
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Obama and McCain step up efforts to meet religious leaders and reach religious voters.
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Catholic Belief - Advice and links to help someone who is looking for information on the Catholic faith. Points out trustworthy sources.
CatholicMind.com - Articles and letters by a retired professor of moral theology. Many of them deal with marriage and family life.
Meta Description: [ Catholic Mind is a site dealing with Catholic issues today including abortion, contraception, sacramants, population and more. ]
Cristianisme i Justícia - The Lluís Espinal Foundation, a Jesuit center of studies in Catalonia, offers online booklets on justice and third-world culture. Liberation theology.
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Ecclesiology: A Study in Church History - An overview of ecclesiology and history of the Church.
Greg Krehbiel's Home Page - News and discussion, discussion of religious topics, Catholic-Protestant issues, Christian fiction, theology.
Internet Theology Resources - Arranged by theological discipline. Annotated directory. Includes resources for Hispanic ministry, and guides to scholarly societies and online theological journals.
Meta Description: [ Annotated directory of theological information
on the Net, arranged by discipline. ]
Peter Abelard School of Theology - Small collection of articles and papers on Catholic topics by journalist Thomas G. Lederer.
Sapientia Christiana - Apostolic Constitution of Pope John Paul II on ecclesiastical universities and faculties. Deals particularly with faculties with a mandate to teach theology. Given 15 April, 1979. 112K.
Theology Library - A collection of numerous pages and links in the spirit of the Second Vatican Council. Good source for documentation.
Theology of the Body - Personal page with three essays by Christopher West on Pope John Paul II's teaching on the meaning of the human body and sexuality.
Meta Description: [ TheologyOfTheBody.net - The internet's largest resource for Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body ]
Veritatis Splendor - Encyclical by Pope John Paul II, regarding certain fundamental questions of the Church's moral teaching. Promulgated 6 August, 1993. All in one file. 262K.
Veritatis Splendor - Encyclical of Pope John Paul II on moral theology, promulgated 6 August, 1993. Full text, with concordances and word frequency lists. Each section in its own file.
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