THEO 201 Quiz1 Study Guide Essay - 2422 Words

Quiz 1 Study Guide Towns: Chapter I What does â€Å"prolegomena† mean? Prolegomena means to one has an attitude, tools and assumptions that go before the study of theology. This preparation is called prolegomena, which means â€Å"things that are said before.† Therefore, prolegomena is the introduction to the study of theology because it comes first and gives direction to the formation of one’s belief. P. 5 What are the three presuppositions of prolegomena? Prolegomena begins with the presuppostions that there is: 1) A God 2) That truth exists 3) That a person can know truth. P. 6 What is the contemporary usage of the word â€Å"theology?† . The contemporary usage of the word â€Å"theology† can be defined as â€Å"the science of religion† or â€Å"the doctrines†¦show more content†¦P.15 What is contemporary theology? Contemporay theology is a study of the men, movements, institutions, and trends found in the current theological world. P.15 What is systematic theology? Systematic theology may be defined as the collecting scientifically arranging, comparing, exhibitind and defending of all facts from any and every source concerning God and His works. P.16 What does practical theology seek to do? Practical theology treats the application of theology in the regeneration, sanctification, edification, education and service of men. It seeks to apply to practical, life the things contributed by the other three departments of theology. P.16 What is the theology of Scriptures called? The theology of the Scriptures is called Bibliology. P.17 What are the six uses for reason? The six uses for reason are: 1) To recognize and receive truth 2) To interpret truth 3) To accept and confirm the evidence that supports truth 4) To correlate truth with other truth 5) To apply truth 6) To defend truth What are the four tools for accurately arranging a systematic theology? The four tools for accurately arraning a systematic theology are: 1) Inspired revelation – the source of authority and the direction for our life and ministry is found in the Scriptures. The bible is the foundational tool of theology in addition to being its source. 2) Faith – the total