Ask a New Question
Menu

Match the task of a theologian with the correct statement:

-
The descriptive task

-
The critical task

-
The apologetic task

-
Systematic theology

A.
synthesises the three branches of theology, with their sources, to articulate in a comprehensive, ordered, and coherent way what we know about God and God’s relationship with creation, and how we are to live in the light of this knowledge.

B.
describes the content of faith (what we believe) as well as the implication of faith (how we should live).

C.
protests and speaks out against wrongs within the church and society.

D.
answers objections against the Christian faith.

1 answer

Here are the correct matches for each task of a theologian with the corresponding statements:

  • The descriptive task: B. describes the content of faith (what we believe) as well as the implication of faith (how we should live).

  • The critical task: C. protests and speaks out against wrongs within the church and society.

  • The apologetic task: D. answers objections against the Christian faith.

  • Systematic theology: A. synthesises the three branches of theology, with their sources, to articulate in a comprehensive, ordered, and coherent way what we know about God and God’s relationship with creation, and how we are to live in the light of this knowledge.