Theology is the systematic inquiry into Scripture. Theology is a human attempt to make sense of and draw conclusions from God's special revelation.

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Theology is the systematic inquiry into Scripture. Theology is a human attempt to make sense of and draw conclusions from God’s special revelation. Theology is not an attempt to explore the divine. It is an attempt to explore the meaning of the Scriptures. Theology does not concern itself with theological speculation on questions like God's existence, but rather with exegetical, historical, and systematic inquiry on the meaning of Scripture.

Source: Teaching For Spiritual Growth: An Introduction To Christian Education

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