Glossary for Lessons 1-2
Glossary for lessons 1 and 2. SCROLL DOWN to review key names and terms. You may also search for a term by clicking on its first letter below.
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AnthropologyIn theology, it means the study of the doctrine of man. | |
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ChristologyThe doctrine of Christ | |
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DordtName of city in Holland where a synod debated the Arminian controversy and decided in favor of the Five Points of Calvinism | |
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EcclesiologyThe doctrine of the church | |
EschatologyDoctrine of the end times | |
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GeneralWord used to describe the kind of revelation that comes to all of humanity through nature and history | |
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HermeneuticsThe study of the proper interpretation of Scripture. | |
Hodge Last name of famous theologian from Princeton (1797-1879). First name: Charles. Wrote Systematic Theology | |
HuguenotsReformed Christians persecuted in France during reformation | |
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Immanence Attribute of God, referring to His closeness to man, especially His kindness, mercy, love, tenderness, patience, and presence | |
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Knox Last name of Scottish reformer | |
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LogosGreek word for the science, doctrine, or study of something. It also means "word." | |
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Niebuhr Last name of theologian that expressed five different positions regarding the relationship between Christians and culture | |
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OrthodoxyRight or straight thinking | |
OrthopathosRight or correct feelings or emotions | |
OrthopraxisRight behavior or practice | |
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PneumatologyIn theology, it is the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. | |
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ReformedCalvinistic school of theology, with emphasis on transcendency of God, unity of Scripture, and transformation of culture | |
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SoteriologyThe doctrine of salvation | |
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Theos Greek word for "God" (transliteration) | |
ThomasFirst name of famous theologian from Aquinas who lived during the Middle Ages (1225-1274). He is considered a key theologian by Roman Catholics. Wrote Summa Theologica. | |
TranscendenceAttribute of God, referring to His superiority to man, especially His eternality, immutability, sovereignty, aseity, omnipotence, and omnipresence | |