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without the help of revelation scriptures or tradition (sometimes contrasted with "positive
theology").
Patristics or patrologystudies the teaching of Church Fathers, or the development of
Christian ideas and practice in the period of the Church Fathers.
Philosophical theology the use of philosophical methods in developing or analyzing
theological concepts.[1]
Pragmatic or practical theology studying theology as it relates to everyday living and
service to God, including serving as a religious minister.
Spiritual theologystudying theology as a means to orthopraxy; scripture and tradition are
both used as guides for spiritual growth and discipline.
Systematic theology (doctrinal theology, dogmatic theology or philosophical theology)
focused on the attempt to arrange and interpret the ideas current in the religion. This is also
associated with constructive theology.
Theological aesthetics interdisciplinary study of theology and aesthetics/the arts.
Theological hermeneutics the study of the manner of construction of theological
formulations. Related to theological methodology.