Orthodox
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9: Eastern Orthodox Theology
1. Theological Category and Placement Category: Systematic Theology Eastern Orthodox Theology is classified within Systematic Theology as it provides a comprehensive and coherent doctrinal system rooted in Scripture, Holy Tradition, and the teachings of the Church Fathers. It systematically articulates theological doctrines concerning God, salvation, and the Church, integrating liturgical,…
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15: Neo-Orthodoxy
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…
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Athanasius of Alexandria – The Incarnation and Defence of Nicene Orthodoxy
1. Introduction Athanasius of Alexandria (c. 296–373 AD) is one of the most significant figures in early Christian theology, best known for his unwavering defence of the doctrine of the Incarnation and his role in upholding the Nicene Creed during decades of Arian controversy. His affirmation that the Son is…
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Gregory of Nazianzus – The Trinity and the Cappadocian Synthesis
Top Christian Theologians by Theme and Denomination – Article 1Theme: TrinityDenomination: Eastern Orthodox 1. Introduction Gregory of Nazianzus (c. 329–c. 390), honoured in the Eastern Orthodox tradition as Gregory the Theologian, was a central figure in the fourth-century defence and development of Trinitarian doctrine. Alongside Basil the Great and Gregory…
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Basil the Great – Pneumatology and the Holy Spirit
Top Christian Theologians by Theme and Denomination – Article 5Theme: Pneumatology (Doctrine of the Holy Spirit)Denomination: Eastern Orthodox 1. Introduction Basil of Caesarea (c. 330–379), widely known as Basil the Great, is one of the Cappadocian Fathers, alongside his brother Gregory of Nyssa and his close friend Gregory of Nazianzus.…
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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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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…