The four main branches of theology are systematic, historical, exegetical, and practical. Systematic theology is the study of God and His attributes. This branch of theology focuses on constructing a systematic and coherent view of God, His nature, and His works. Historical theology is the study of the history of Christian doctrine. This branch of theology tracing the development of doctrine through the study of the Church Fathers, the ecumenical councils, and other historical documents. Exegetical theology is the study of the meaning of biblical texts. This branch of theology focuses on interpreting the Bible in its original languages. Practical theology is the study of how to apply theological principles to real-world situations. This branch of theology focuses on the relationship between theology and practice, and on developing a Christian ethic.