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8: Roman Catholic Theology
1. Theological Category and Placement Category: Systematic Theology Roman Catholic Theology is placed within Systematic Theology as it systematically organises doctrines, sacraments, ecclesiology, and moral teachings into a comprehensive theological framework. It integrates Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium (teaching authority) as sources of divine revelation, reflecting a structured approach characteristic…
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19: Catholic Pastoral Theology
1. Theological Category and Placement Category: Practical Theology Catholic Pastoral Theology is classified within Practical Theology as it focuses on the application of Catholic doctrinal principles to pastoral care, ministry, and the lived experience of the Church. It integrates sacramental theology, moral teaching, and ecclesial authority to guide the Church’s…
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Cyprian of Carthage – Ecclesiology and Church Unity
Top Christian Theologians by Theme and Denomination – Article 4Theme: EcclesiologyDenomination: Catholic (Pre-Schism Latin Church) 1. Introduction Thascius Caecilius Cyprian (c. 200–258), Bishop of Carthage, was one of the earliest and most influential Latin theologians of the pre-Nicene period. His legacy lies in the formulation of a strong doctrine of…
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Anselm of Canterbury – Atonement and Satisfaction
Top Christian Theologians by Theme and Denomination – Article 7Theme: AtonementDenomination: Catholic (Western / Scholastic) 1. Introduction Anselm of Canterbury (c. 1033–1109), Archbishop, monk, and philosopher, is most renowned for his groundbreaking formulation of the satisfaction theory of atonement. A key figure in the Scholastic tradition of medieval Catholic theology,…
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Augustine of Hippo – Grace and Predestination
Top Christian Theologians by Theme and Denomination – Article 8Theme: Grace and PredestinationDenomination: Catholic (Latin Patristic Tradition) 1. Introduction Aurelius Augustine (354–430), Bishop of Hippo in North Africa, is universally recognised as one of the most important figures in Western Christian theology. His vast intellectual output shaped not only Catholic…
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Liturgical Worship in the Christian Tradition: History, Theology, and Contemporary Practice
Abstract:Liturgical worship, deeply rooted in the practices of the early Church, represents a structured, sacramental, and symbolically rich form of Christian devotion. This paper explores its historical evolution from the apostolic period through the patristic and medieval eras to its modern expression in Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, and some…
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Contemplative Worship in the Christian Tradition: Silence, Stillness, and the Presence of God
Abstract:Contemplative worship, rooted in early Christian monasticism and mystical theology, offers a form of worship grounded in silence, meditation, and inner attentiveness to the divine presence. Unlike liturgical or charismatic traditions, contemplative worship minimises verbal expression and external activity, focusing instead on spiritual interiority. This paper explores the historical development…
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Sacramental Worship in the Christian Tradition: Mystery, Grace, and the Embodied Presence of God
Abstract:Sacramental worship represents one of the most ancient and theologically rich modes of Christian devotion, characterised by the belief that God communicates grace through material elements such as bread, wine, water, and oil. Rooted in the practices of the early Church and developed through patristic, medieval, and Reformation theology, sacramental…