THEO 201 Q1 advanced test and
correct updated answers
The introduction to the study of theology because it comes first and gives direction to the
formation of one's belief
things that are said before - answers✔✔What does "prolegomena" mean?
There is a God
Truth exists
A person can know truth - answers✔✔What are the three presuppositions of prolegomena?
Strong: "the science of God and the relations between God and the universe"
Fitzwater: the science of God's essential being and his relationship to the universe as set forth in
the Holy Scriptures
Both: the science of religion or the doctrines of the church - answers✔✔What is the
contemporary usage of the word "theology?"
The study of theology, stimulated by a question, thought to challenge the mind to explore an
obvious answer - answers✔✔What is catechism?
There is a God and He has revealed Himself
There are laws that are self-evident
, Man has the abilityto know things to the degree to which he directly observes them
Truth does not contradict itself, but is consistent and corresponds to reality
The mind accepts that which is logical and rejects what is illogical - answers✔✔What are five
presuppositions for the task of theologizing?
The test of consistency
The test of correspondence
The test of priority of data
The test of chohesiveness
The test of thoroughness - answers✔✔What are the tests used to verify theological truths?
Explain.
"Is the system consistent?"; To be true, it must be consistent. But, it may be consistent and still
not be true. - answers✔✔The test of consistency
"Does it correspond to reality or life?"; if Christianity is true, then its principles will work w/in
the parameters of their intended objectives. - answers✔✔The test of correspondance
"To discriminate between what is essential and irrelevant; important data will become foremost
and the less important will fall to the rear of our thinking" - answers✔✔The test of priority of
data
to determine the cohesiveness of the data. The controlling test of all data is its relationship to
Christ. - answers✔✔The test of cohesiveness
a rigourous examination of any and all questions related to the topic; an attempt to answer all
inquiries regarding a system of belief - answers✔✔The test of thoroughness
correct updated answers
The introduction to the study of theology because it comes first and gives direction to the
formation of one's belief
things that are said before - answers✔✔What does "prolegomena" mean?
There is a God
Truth exists
A person can know truth - answers✔✔What are the three presuppositions of prolegomena?
Strong: "the science of God and the relations between God and the universe"
Fitzwater: the science of God's essential being and his relationship to the universe as set forth in
the Holy Scriptures
Both: the science of religion or the doctrines of the church - answers✔✔What is the
contemporary usage of the word "theology?"
The study of theology, stimulated by a question, thought to challenge the mind to explore an
obvious answer - answers✔✔What is catechism?
There is a God and He has revealed Himself
There are laws that are self-evident
, Man has the abilityto know things to the degree to which he directly observes them
Truth does not contradict itself, but is consistent and corresponds to reality
The mind accepts that which is logical and rejects what is illogical - answers✔✔What are five
presuppositions for the task of theologizing?
The test of consistency
The test of correspondence
The test of priority of data
The test of chohesiveness
The test of thoroughness - answers✔✔What are the tests used to verify theological truths?
Explain.
"Is the system consistent?"; To be true, it must be consistent. But, it may be consistent and still
not be true. - answers✔✔The test of consistency
"Does it correspond to reality or life?"; if Christianity is true, then its principles will work w/in
the parameters of their intended objectives. - answers✔✔The test of correspondance
"To discriminate between what is essential and irrelevant; important data will become foremost
and the less important will fall to the rear of our thinking" - answers✔✔The test of priority of
data
to determine the cohesiveness of the data. The controlling test of all data is its relationship to
Christ. - answers✔✔The test of cohesiveness
a rigourous examination of any and all questions related to the topic; an attempt to answer all
inquiries regarding a system of belief - answers✔✔The test of thoroughness
