Christian Theology
34 entries in the Christian Theology compendium.
AdorationA historical act of homage or worship across cultures.AfterlifeSpeculation on existence after death across religions and philosophies.AgapeA Greek term for selfless, unconditional love.Alpha and OmegaFirst and last Greek letters, a title for Christ or God.Anointing of the sickChristian rite of anointing the sick with oil for healing.Apostles' CreedA Christian creed developed from the Old Roman Symbol.ArianismA nontrinitarian doctrine named after Arius, condemned as heresy.AsceticismLifestyle of abstinence from worldly pleasures for spiritual goals.BasilicaAncient Roman public building, later adapted for Christian worship.Biblical hermeneuticsStudy of principles for interpreting the Bible.Cardinal virtuesFour classical virtues: prudence, justice, fortitude, temperance.Charity (Christian virtue)Charity is the theological virtue of love for God and neighbor.Chi RhoEarly Christogram used by Constantine on his military standard.Christian crossSymbol of Christianity, representing the crucifixion of Jesus.Christian cultureChristian culture shaped Western civilization and influenced global practices across many Christian deismBelief in Jesus' ethics, not his divinity.Christian eschatologyStudy of the 'last things' in Christian theology.Christian ethicsMulti-faceted ethical system rooted in biblical and natural law traditions.Christian liturgyPattern for worship used by Christian congregations and denominations.Christian missionOrganized efforts to spread Christianity across boundaries.Christian monasticismChristian monasticism: ascetic, cloistered life dedicated to worship.Christian pacifismNon-violence as scriptural and rational Christian position.Christian prayerChristian prayer includes fixed hours, gestures, and the Lord's Prayer.Christian symbolismSymbols conveying Christian ideas through objects, actions, and artwork.Christian theologySystematic study of Christian belief and practice.Chronology of JesusScholars estimate Jesus' birth 6–4 BC, crucifixion AD 30–36.Confession (religion)Acknowledgment of sins across religious traditions for spiritual healing.ConfirmationChristian rite sealing baptismal covenant through laying on of hands.ContritionRepentance for sins, the first step toward reconciliation with God.Covenant (biblical)Biblical covenants are divine agreements between God and humanity.Creation mythSymbolic narratives of how the world and humanity began.Crucifixion of JesusJesus was crucified by Romans in 1st-century Judaea.DivinityA term for sacred power, from diffuse force to monotheistic essence.DoctrineCodified teachings or principles across religion, law, and military.
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