Theology 101
The word Theology means...
Studying the nature of God or "thinking about God"
True or False: the Bible is intended to be only read as a historical book.
False. The Bible has sections which are historical accounts, and other sections which are symbolic stories for moral guidance.
How many themes of Catholic Social Teaching are there?
Seven+. (Respect for the human person, promotion of the family, the individual's right to own property, the common good, subsidiarity, the dignity of work and workers, and pursuit of peace and care for the poor)
How many sacraments are there in the Catholic Church?
Seven. Baptism, Penance (Reconciliation or Confession), Eucharist (or Holy Communion), Confirmation, Marriage (Matrimony), Holy Orders, and Anointing of the Sick.
What are the names of the four Gospels?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
What does redemptive suffering mean?
That suffering can be redeemed for something positive. Jesus was the model for this in His crucifixion and resurrection.
True or False: the Bible was always one whole book.
False. The Bible was not a cohesive text until the 1600s.
What is the technical name for the first 5 books of the Bible?
Which book of the Bible is it revealed that we are all made in God's image, and, therefore, have dignity.
Genesis, in the first chapter.
Who received the 10 commandments and on what mountain?
Moses on Mount Sinai
What is the main difference between the Old Testament and New Testament?
The Old Testament focuses largely on the Israelites. The New Testament happens later and details the teachings, life, and crucifixion of Jesus/how his message spread.
What does the word exegesis mean?
True or False: God gave humans the ability to choose freely.
True. We are instilled with a conscience and also the responsibility to form it sincerely and correctly.
How does a fundamentalist interpret the Bible?
Every passage is taken literally, i.e the world was literally created in 7 days
What does the word "hermeneutics" mean?
The method by which we use to study and interpret the Bible.