systematic theology


systematic theology

noun

Definition of SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY

: a branch of theology concerned with summarizing the doctrinal traditions of a religion (as Christianity) especially with a view to relating the traditions convincingly to the religion's present-day setting

First Known Use of SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY

1836

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