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Chapter 1: What Is Theology?

Chapter 1: What Is Theology?

pp. 3-27

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, Calvin College, Michigan, , Calvin College, Michigan, , Calvin College, Michigan
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This chapter explores the nature, purpose, and method of Christian theology, giving attention to the classic Augustinian/Anselmian conception of theology as “faith seeking understanding.” It describes Christian theology as a systematic web of themes, the articulation of which aims at biblical-confessional soundness, logical coherence, and practical relevance.

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