Theology vs. Religion
In class we discussed the difference between Theology and Religion. Through the discussion in class it was said that Theology is a study of religion from the inside whereas Religion is a study without being a part of a religion. In Robert Van Voorst's book, Relg, Theology is the study of a religion based on a religious commitment to that religion, in order to promote that religion (12-13).
I always believed that this was the other way around. That the study of Religion was actually being a part of a certain religion and that Theology didn't necessarily have a certain religion. However, after talking in class about this I realized that I have been wrong in thinking this.
The study of religion involves many religions and not one, while having knowledge and being able to discuss about certain things within a religion is strictly theology.
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