theological system
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Definition
Noun: 1. A particular, organized, and coherent set of religious beliefs, doctrines, and teachings. It refers to the structured framework used to understand, explain, and systematize concepts within a specific religious tradition or school of thought.
Usage
- A "theological system" provides the foundational principles and logical structure for a religion's beliefs.
- It is used to discuss, compare, or analyze the formal doctrines of different religions or denominations.
Examples
- The professor compared the theological system of Calvinism with that of Arminianism.
- Understanding the theological system of Buddhism requires study of its core scriptures and commentaries.
- Early church councils were instrumental in defining the theological system of Christianity.
Advanced Usage
- Systematic theology: This is a discipline that constructs a coherent theological system by organizing doctrines (like the nature of God, sin, salvation) into a logical order based on sacred texts and reason.
- The term can be applied to both major world religions and smaller sects or movements within them.
Variants and Related Words
- Theology (n): The broader study of the nature of the divine, religious belief, and religious experience. A "theological system" is a structured product of theological study.
- Doctrine (n): A specific belief or teaching that is part of a larger theological system.
- Dogma (n): A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true within a theological system.
Synonyms
- School of theology
- Body of doctrine
- Religious framework
Related Phrases
- To articulate a theological system: To clearly express and explain the framework of beliefs.
- The scholar's life work was to articulate a coherent theological system from the ancient texts.
- Within the theological system of...: Used to specify the doctrinal context.
- Within the theological system of Islam, charity (zakat) is a fundamental pillar.
Noun
- a particular system or school of religious beliefs and teachings
- Jewish theology
- Roman Catholic theology