Faith Integration Resources: Theology Resources

The Dictionary of Theological Terms defines biblical theology as "...a theology that draws its material from the Bible and seeks to be faithful to the divine revelation of inspired Scripture." Biblical theology "...deals with the process of the self-revelation of God deposited in the Bible."

The Dictionary of Theological Terms defines systematic theology as "...the science of God; the formulation and exposition of the scriptural revelation concerning God and His relations to His creatures."

The Dictionary of Theological Terms defines historical theology as the "branch of theology that studies the historical development of the understanding and statement of Christian doctrine in the church."

The Dictionary of Theological Terms defines practical theology as the "branch of theological study that covers all the "practical" parts of a pastor's work...It includes such subjects as homiletics, worship, liturgy, catechetics, pastoral care and counselling, church administration, church growth and church planting..."