Historical theology

Historical theology as a branch of theology investigates the socio-historical and cultural mechanisms that give rise to theological ideas, statements, and systems. Research and methods in this field focus on the relationship between theology and its contexts, as well as on the major theological influences upon the figures and topics studied. Historical theologians are thus concerned with the historical development of theology.

See also

• History of Christianity
• Alister McGrath

Further reading

• Finlayson, R. A. The Story of Theology. Second ed. London: Tyndale Press, 1969. 70 p. SBN 85111-029-0
• Richardson, Alan. Creeds in the Making: a Short Introduction to the History of Christian Doctrine. Reissued. London: S.C.M. Press, 1979, cop. 1935. 128 p. SBN 334-00264-8 pbk

External links

• HistoricalTheology.org - a site dedicated to the study of historical theology
• Doctoral Study in Historical Theology at Saint Louis University