The Meaning Of Theology By Michael J. Himes - 1266 Words

The meaning of theology is simple; it is the study of God and religious belief. The definition is plain to see but it’s important to go beyond what is already known. On a deeper level, what is the meaning of theology in respect to a religious community and to a person trying to find themselves in God? How is everyone involved in doing theology all the time? In this paper, there will be an in depth analysis on what theology is, why it is important, and how people are engaged in theology all the time. Michael J. Himes, in his book Doing the Truth in Love, describes theology as a way of â€Å"talking about God.† Talking about God brings many questions to mind: how do people talk about God when God is a mystery? How do people converse about what they do not know for sure? Many may think theology is inherited and even theologians talk about what they have learned from doctrines and the history they have been taught. Even though theologians know very little about God aside f rom what they studied, they still know it is important to talk about God. As Himes states, â€Å"God is simply too important to us not to talk about.† Although theologians are still figuring out the mysteries of God, they attempt to put forth their opinions and ideas about God in order to inspire people to find their own theology. Theology is about finding answers to questions people seek. When one inherits religious traditions, this tends to mean they inherit other people’s answers to their own questions. PeopleShow MoreRelatedThe Doctrine Of The Trinity9485 Words   |  38 Pagesthe first to name the ‘triad’ nature of God in his letter To Autolycus in 170 A.D. Tertullian was the first to offer terminology to describe this mystery in Against Praxeas claiming â€Å"the Trinity† involved three ‘persons’ of one substance. This theology emerged from the Biblical witness, even though scripture offers no doctrine of the Trinity itself. Even more so, the development of the doctrine of the Trinity grew from the early church’s worship, witness and corporate experience. When faced with