Who Are Theologians?
Please tell us about theologians. What are they? Who are they? What do they do? Who gives them authority to be able to lead people astray? Are they appointed by someone? Webster’s Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary defines theology as “the study of religious faith, practice and experience: especially the study of God and his relation to the world.” And it defines theologian as “a specialist in the-ology.” In Catholic usage, when we speak of theologians we usually imply some special training, education or expertise. In speaking of theologians we are speaking of writers and teachers who concern themselves with God, God’s attributes and relation to the universe. Catholic theology itself is divided into five areas: dogmatic, moral, pastoral, ascetical and mystical. Our Sunday Visitor’s Catholic Encyclopedia (edited by Peter Stravinskas) states, “The theologian must possess a doctorate or at least a licentiate degree.” And, a “theologian’s function is to explain and defend the Church’s officia
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