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36 Cards in this Set
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what is a religious classic
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1. mediates the experience of revelation
2. is authoritative 3. embodies fundamental ideas and practices of religion |
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an action that is a result of reflection on that action is a
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praxis
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what is the starting point for theology
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praxis
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_____ and ____ do not contradict because they come from the same source
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faith and reason
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there is an integral connection between ____ and ____
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theory and praxis
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____ moves _____ into action
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theology moves faith into action
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What is contextual theology?
Where does it arise from? |
Theology that is dependent of its context.
Contextual theology arises from struggles in particular location |
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29. What methodology does contemporary practical theology use?
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Practice (look over existing), Theory, Practice (try something new)
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30. What are feminist theologies and what methodology do they use?
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Engages in critique of patriarchy and looks for alternatives to reality
Use Critique, retrieval, reconstruction methodology |
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Define:
1. Bible 2. Scripture 3. Inerrancy 4. Canon |
1. Books
2. Writings 3. Freedom from error 4. Technical term that designates books in the Bible |
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Define: Inspiration
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Special influence of God on an author
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32. What is proof texting
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Citing biblical text in order to prove info about God
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34. What is the Bible theologically speaking and how does it relate to revelation?
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Bible is a record of Judaeo-Christian tradition that is connected to revelation but is not revelation
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35. When is the Bible authoritative for theology?
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When it mediates an encounter with God
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For fundamentalists, gods inspiration is in the _____ of the bible, what is this theory
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words
dictation theory |
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For contextualists, gods inspiration is in the _____ of the bible, what is this theory
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content
positive assistance theory |
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What is the truth of scripture?
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only what leads to salvation is true
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Because the literalist approach was unable to deal with he inconsistencies of the bible this method was implemented
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Historical-Critical Method
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To what theory does the HCM adhere?
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Positive assistance theory
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What does literal mean?
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1. the exact, primary meaning of the words/text
2. the intention of the author |
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Why is literary genre important in the bible?
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because truth is expressed differently in different literary genres.
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42. What does it mean to say that Bible contains religious history?
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1. Real history can be interpreted in light of religious beliefs in the bible
2. The bible gives religious causes and meanings to events. |
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What is religious language?
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It is analogical and metaphorical, not literal
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1. Characterize the “ho-hum” attitude toward religion
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believes religion is useless and the people as hypocrites
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2. What are the criticisms of religion made by Freud and Marx?
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Freud says religion is a crutch
Marx says religion is opium (manipulates) |
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7. Be able to give two reasons why religion needs to be communal, not just private.
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1. Religious faith offers hope and vision
2. Faith can enable people to do something about global problems |
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Variety of ways to express what maters to people most is a
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Creed
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Moral guidelines regarding human conduct is
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Code
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Ritual actions that express religious experiences is
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ceremony
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when religion is a matter of following rules and obedience it is
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legalism
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when external action takes on central importance and everything depends of precision there is
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superstition
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when religion is used as manipulation and serves ones benefit it is
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ideology
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What is faith?
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a response to revelation
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18. What does it mean to say that revelation is universal?
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God is available to all people
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19. Why must revelation be historically mediated?
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Because human consciousness is tied to the data of the senses
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What is mystery?
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That which is infinitely knowable
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