Unit 1 Part 1 Theology

What is the main difference between theology, religion, and philosophy?

• Theology is the study of God, religion is the practice of faith, and philosophy is the love of wisdom.

• Theology is the practice of faith, religion is the study of God, and philosophy is the love of wisdom.

• Theology is the love of wisdom, religion is the study of God, and philosophy is the practice of faith.

• Theology is the study of wisdom, religion is the love of God, and philosophy is the practice of faith.

Why should faith and reason not stand alone when studying about God?

• Because they are both irrelevant to theology.

• Because they complement each other in understanding God.

• Because they are identical concepts.

• Because they contradict each other.

What is the Deposit of Faith?

• A collection of religious artifacts.

• The separation of scripture and tradition.

• The combination of scripture and tradition in theology.

• A financial contribution to the church.

What is the difference between exegesis and eisegesis?

• Exegesis is interpreting text based on context, eisegesis is interpreting based on personal bias.

• Exegesis is a form of prayer, eisegesis is a form of meditation.

• Exegesis is a type of scripture, eisegesis is a type of tradition.

• Exegesis is a religious ritual, eisegesis is a philosophical debate.

What are the four types of scripture sense?

• Literal, allegorical, moral, and anagogical.

• Literal, historical, philosophical, and theological.

• Literal, metaphorical, symbolic, and abstract.

• Literal, practical, theoretical, and hypothetical.

Who was Thomas Aquinas?

• A famous artist known for religious paintings.

• A philosopher known for the 5 Proofs of God’s existence.

• A scientist known for his work on evolution.

• A political leader known for his speeches.

What is one of the 5 Proofs of God’s existence by Thomas Aquinas?

• The Argument from Motion.

• The Argument from Silence.

• The Argument from Emotion.

• The Argument from Imagination.

Why is it important to study both scripture and tradition in theology?

• Because they are unrelated.

• Because they provide a complete understanding of faith.

• Because they are identical.

• Because they contradict each other.

What does the term 'eisegesis' refer to?

• Objective interpretation of text.

• Subjective interpretation based on personal views.

• Historical analysis of scripture.

• Literal translation of religious texts.

What is the purpose of theology?

• To study the natural world.

• To understand the nature of God and religious beliefs.

• To analyze political systems.

• To explore economic theories.