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Outline of Christian theology

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Christian theology practices theology from a Christian viewpoint or studies Christianity theologically. Given the overwhelming influence exercised by Christianity, especially in pre-modern Europe, Christian theology permeates much of Western culture and often reflects that culture.

Sub-disciplines

Sub-disciplines of Christian theology include:

History

See also History of theology


The history of Christian theology intertwines with Church history and covers important developments in philosophy and in the history of ideas. Specific issues such as heresy, Arianism, and the Protestant Reformation are of particular importance.

Methodology

There are several methods to the study of theology. They are, in no particular order:

Schools of Christian theology

Amongst the schools mentioned here some concern only one of the subdisciplines mentioned above and others concern several of the subdisciplines mentioned above.

References

  • The Story of Christianity by Justo L. Gonzalez (1984, 1985, 1999, ISBN 1565635221)
  • The History of Christian Thought by Jonathan Hill (2003, ISBN 0745950930 and 0830827765)
  • Christian Theology: An Introduction by Alister McGrath (ISBN 0631225285)
  • Christian Theology Reader by Alister McGrath (ISBN 063120637X)
  • Systematic Theology, an ecumenical trilogy by Thomas Oden
    • Volume 1: The Living God (1992, ISBN 0060663634)
    • Volume 2: The Word of Life (1992, ISBN 0060663642)
    • Volume 3: Life in the Spirit (1994, ISBN 0060663626)

See also