Positivism philosophical position that asserts that we can attain no knowledge of anything except what is directly apprehended by the senses. Knowledge of the self is starting point for all knowledge. Eschatology study of the end times Anthropology teaching about humanity, esp. 13 Panegyrics Scholastic method Peter Lombard, author of Sic et Non , uses scholastic method Practical theology deals with practical issues in church. Historical theology history of doctrine.
Philosophical theology organizes theology according to a particular philosophy.
Helps unearth presuppositions in light of current understandings. Natural religion argue for God on the basis of ontology. Ousia substance Homoousius 'of the same substance' Used by Athanasius to say that Jesus is of the same substance as God. Adopted at Nicea and Constantinople. Later affirmed as orthodox teaching.