THEO 201 Quiz1 Study Guide
Quiz 1 Study Guide
Towns: Chapter I
What does “prolegomena” mean?
Prolegomena means to one has an attitude, tools and assumptions that go before the study of theology. This preparation is called prolegomena, which means “things that are said before.” Therefore, prolegomena is the introduction to the study of theology because it comes first and gives direction to the formation of one’s belief. P. 5
What are the three presuppositions of prolegomena?
Prolegomena begins with the presuppostions that there is:
1) A God
2) That truth exists
3) That a person can know truth. P. 6
What is the contemporary usage of the word “theology?” .
The contemporary usage of the word “theology” can be defined as “the science of religion” or “the doctrines of the church.” P. 7
What is catechism?
Catechism is the process of give one a set of questions so that he may give a proper doctrinal answer. The problem with this method is that the questions become catalogued, and neither the questions nor the answers are any longer spontaneous. P. 7
What are five presuppositions for the task of theologizing?
Five presuppositions for the task of theologizing are:
1) That there is a God and that He has revealed Himself
2) That there are laws that are self-evident
3) That man has the ability to know things to the degree to which he directly observes them
4) That truth does no contradict itself, but is consistent and corresponds to reality
5) That the mind accepts that which is logical and rejects that which is illogical. P.9
What are the tests used to verify theological truths? Explain.
The test used to verify theological truths are:
1) The test of consistency – to be true it must be consistent, but it may be consistent and still not be true. P.11
2) The test of correspondence – if Christianity is true, then its principles will work within the parameters of their intended objectives. P.11
3) The test of priority of data – constructing a systematic theology is to discriminate between what is
Towns: Chapter I
What does “prolegomena” mean?
Prolegomena means to one has an attitude, tools and assumptions that go before the study of theology. This preparation is called prolegomena, which means “things that are said before.” Therefore, prolegomena is the introduction to the study of theology because it comes first and gives direction to the formation of one’s belief. P. 5
What are the three presuppositions of prolegomena?
Prolegomena begins with the presuppostions that there is:
1) A God
2) That truth exists
3) That a person can know truth. P. 6
What is the contemporary usage of the word “theology?” .
The contemporary usage of the word “theology” can be defined as “the science of religion” or “the doctrines of the church.” P. 7
What is catechism?
Catechism is the process of give one a set of questions so that he may give a proper doctrinal answer. The problem with this method is that the questions become catalogued, and neither the questions nor the answers are any longer spontaneous. P. 7
What are five presuppositions for the task of theologizing?
Five presuppositions for the task of theologizing are:
1) That there is a God and that He has revealed Himself
2) That there are laws that are self-evident
3) That man has the ability to know things to the degree to which he directly observes them
4) That truth does no contradict itself, but is consistent and corresponds to reality
5) That the mind accepts that which is logical and rejects that which is illogical. P.9
What are the tests used to verify theological truths? Explain.
The test used to verify theological truths are:
1) The test of consistency – to be true it must be consistent, but it may be consistent and still not be true. P.11
2) The test of correspondence – if Christianity is true, then its principles will work within the parameters of their intended objectives. P.11
3) The test of priority of data – constructing a systematic theology is to discriminate between what is