Historical Theology

  • 12: Augustinian Theology

    1. Theological Category and Placement Category: Historical Theology Augustinian Theology is classified primarily within Historical Theology because it represents the doctrinal and spiritual legacy of Augustine of Hippo (354–430 AD) and his influential role in shaping Christian doctrine. It reflects the historical development of key theological concepts, especially on grace,…

  • 13: Thomistic Theology

    1. Theological Category and Placement Category: Historical Theology Thomistic Theology is primarily situated within Historical Theology as a major theological movement that emerged in the medieval period. It reflects the historical development of Christian doctrine through the synthesis of Aristotelian philosophy and biblical revelation by Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274). Thomism’s historical…

  • 14: Reformation Theology

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    1. Theological Category and Placement Category: Historical Theology (with profound influence on Systematic Theology) Reformation Theology is primarily situated within Historical Theology as it represents a pivotal historical movement in the 16th century that reshaped Christian doctrine and practice. It also significantly informs Systematic Theology by providing a renewed doctrinal…

  • 15: Neo-Orthodoxy

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    1. Theological Category and Placement Category: Historical Theology (with significant contributions to Systematic Theology) Neo-Orthodoxy is primarily classified within Historical Theology as a 20th-century theological movement reacting against liberal Protestantism and modernism. It also substantially contributes to Systematic Theology by reformulating doctrines of revelation, sin, and grace. Neo-Orthodoxy seeks to…