'Systematic theology' definitions:
Definition of 'Systematic theology'
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- Systematic \Sys`tem*at"ic\, Systematical \Sys`tem*at"ic*al\, a. [Gr. ?: cf. F. syst['e]matique.]
- 1. Of or pertaining to system; consisting in system; methodical; formed with regular connection and adaptation or subordination of parts to each other, and to the design of the whole; as, a systematic arrangement of plants or animals; a systematic course of study. [1913 Webster]
- Now we deal much in essays, and unreasonably despise systematical learning; whereas our fathers had a just value for regularity and systems. --I. Watts. [1913 Webster]
- A representation of phenomena, in order to answer the purposes of science, must be systematic. --Whewell. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Proceeding according to system, or regular method; as, a systematic writer; systematic benevolence. [1913 Webster]
- 3. Pertaining to the system of the world; cosmical. [1913 Webster]
- These ends may be called cosmical, or systematical. --Boyle. [1913 Webster]
- 4. (Med.) Affecting successively the different parts of the system or set of nervous fibres; as, systematic degeneration. [1913 Webster]
- Systematic theology. See under Theology. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Systematic theology'
From: GCIDE
- Theology \The*ol"o*gy\, n.; pl. Theologies. [L. theologia, Gr. ?; ? God + ? discourse: cf. F. th['e]ologie. See Theism, and Logic.] The science of God or of religion; the science which treats of the existence, character, and attributes of God, his laws and government, the doctrines we are to believe, and the duties we are to practice; divinity; (as more commonly understood) "the knowledge derivable from the Scriptures, the systematic exhibition of revealed truth, the science of Christian faith and life." [1913 Webster]
- Many speak of theology as a science of religion [instead of "science of God"] because they disbelieve that there is any knowledge of God to be attained. --Prof. R. Flint (Enc. Brit.). [1913 Webster]
- Theology is ordered knowledge; representing in the region of the intellect what religion represents in the heart and life of man. --Gladstone. [1913 Webster]
- Ascetic theology, Natural theology. See Ascetic, Natural.
- Moral theology, that phase of theology which is concerned with moral character and conduct.
- Revealed theology, theology which is to be learned only from revelation.
- Scholastic theology, theology as taught by the scholastics, or as prosecuted after their principles and methods.
- Speculative theology, theology as founded upon, or influenced by, speculation or metaphysical philosophy.
- Systematic theology, that branch of theology of which the aim is to reduce all revealed truth to a series of statements that together shall constitute an organized whole. --E. G. Robinson (Johnson's Cyc.). [1913 Webster]