Theology as Science
Theology as Science

Summary/Abstract: The article explores how theology functions within the scientific context.It begins by noting that Christian theology differs from the theology of otherreligions, as well as among its own branches, such as Catholicism, Orthodoxy,and Protestantism. Theology, viewed as a systematic study of Christian revela-tion, has a long history dating back to the 2nd century AD and was regardedas a science for many centuries. Currently, questions arise about its place in theacademic environment and its adherence to scientific criteria. The article sug-gests that theology must justify its value both internally, in terms of researchand teaching, and externally, in relation to other fields. Critics point out dif-ferences in theological methods of knowledge acquisition and challenges inadapting to scientific discoveries. Various theological approaches are discussed,ranging from Origen to contemporary thinkers who emphasize the importanceof critical and systematic methodologies in theology. The concluding sectionreflects on the potential role of theology as a science, highlighting its potentialfor critical analysis of ideological and scientific narratives.

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