Theology AS 1

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from the theology lecture on the revelation of God and the study of theology.

Theology

The study of God, covering His nature, essence, and attributes.

Divine Revelation

God's communication of himself to humanity to make known his divine plan for salvation

Natural Revelation

The way in which God reveils himself through nature and human reason.

Revelation

The act of God revealing Himself to humanity, meaning 'to remove the veil'.

Magisterium

The Church's authority to interpret Scripture and Tradition.

Scripture

The sacred writings of Christianity, primarily the Bible.

Tradition

The transmission of spiritual authority from the Apostles to their successors, the bishops.

Quran

Holy scriptures and bible for Islam

Tanakh

Hebrew Bible

Faith

Belief, commitment, and trust in God or a higher power.

Epistemology

The branch of philosophy studying the nature, origin, and limits of knowledge.

Biblical Criticism

The scholarly analysis and evaluation of biblical texts.

Fundamentalism

a form of religion that beliefs strictly on the literal interpretations of the scripture

Paschal Mystery

The passion, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ.

Wahi

The Arabic term for divine revelation in Islam, conveyed to chosen prophets.

Logos

The Greek term meaning 'word,' 'reason,' or 'speech,' particularly in reference to God's revelation.