Overview of Christian Theology and Practices
Christianity encompasses various theological doctrines and practices such as Triadology, Christology, Soteriology, Ecclesiology, Sacramentology, Eschatology, and Ethics. These topics cover the beliefs surrounding the Trinity, nature of Christ, salvation, church hierarchy, sacraments, end times, and moral virtues within the Christian faith. The rich history and complexity of Christian theology are explored through key philosophical and doctrinal discussions spanning different periods in history.
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Theology Proper: Triadology Trinity: 3 Persons, One Nature Coequivalency between persons Litmus test of Orthodox belief
Christology: Who is Christ? Christ as both God and Man 2 Natures, 1 Person Chalcedon (451) Litmus test of Orthodoxy
Soteriology: How is Man Saved? Augustine vs. Pelagius: Free- will, grace, and God s predestination (fore-choice) Council of Orange (529): confirms Augustinian orthodoxy but moderates; instability about God s will and man s works Medieval predestination heterodoxy & heresy: Gottschalk(808-867~); John Wycliffe (1330-1384)
Ecclesiology: The Medium of Salvation Episcopacy (rule by bishop) as general norm; ministry as mediator between God and man Who is the Church?: Relation between whole people of God and hierarchy Rise of Imperial Papacy: Furthermore, we declare, we proclaim, we define that it is absolutely necessary for salvation that every human creature be subject to the Roman Pontiff. (Unum Sanctum, 1302)
Sacramentology: The Means of Salvation 7 Sacraments: Baptism, Eucharist, Confession, Confirmation, Holy Orders, Matrimony, Last Rites Sacraments: the medicine of immortality? Symbol or Real?: Transubstantiation and Berangarian Controversy (11thc.)
Eschatology: The Last Things Christ s Second Return (Parousia) The Coming Millenium: Literal or Figural? Augustinian Synthesis: Christian Kingdoms as Types for Heavenly Realities Gelasian Dyarchy: God rules one domain through two (patriarch/pope and emperor) Emperor as Katachon?
Ethics 7 Virtues: Moderation, Justice, Wisdom, Courage (cardinal virtues) + Faith, Hope, Love/Charity (theological virtues) Clergy & Laity: Different standards for different roles? Councils of Perfection: Not for Everyone?
