Theology vs. Theodicy
Difference Between Theology and Theodicy
Theologynoun
(uncountable) The study of God, a god, or gods; and of the truthfulness of religion in general.
Theodicynoun
A justification of a deity or of particular attributes of a deity; specifically, a justification of the existence of evil and suffering in the world; a work or discourse justifying the ways of God.
Theologynoun
(countable) An organized method of interpreting spiritual works and beliefs into practical form.
Theodicynoun
the branch of theology that defends God's goodness and justice in the face of the existence of evil
Theologynoun
Subjective marginal details.
Theologynoun
the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
Theologynoun
a particular system or school of religious beliefs and teachings;
Jewish theologyRoman Catholic theologyTheologynoun
the learned profession acquired by specialized courses in religion (usually taught at a college or seminary);
he studied theology at Oxford
