Theological Doctrine

A Theological Doctrine is a doctrine that establishes religious teachings, beliefs, and principles that guide faith communities and shape their understanding of divine truth.

• AKA: Religious Doctrine, Sacred Teaching, Divine Doctrine, Faith Principle.
• Context:
  • It can typically define Core Beliefs through scriptural interpretation.
  • It can often establish Moral Guidelines via ethical teaching.
  • It can typically shape Religious Practices through ritual prescription.
  • It can often influence Political Structures via divine authority claim.
  • It can range from being a Orthodox Theological Doctrine to being a Heterodox Theological Doctrine, depending on its mainstream acceptance.
  • It can range from being a Literal Theological Doctrine to being a Allegorical Theological Doctrine, depending on its interpretive approach.
  • It can range from being a Exclusive Theological Doctrine to being an Inclusive Theological Doctrine, depending on its salvation scope.
  • It can range from being a Static Theological Doctrine to being a Dynamic Theological Doctrine, depending on its development possibility.
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• Examples:
  • Christian Theological Doctrine, such as:
    • Trinity Doctrine for divine nature.
    • Original Sin Doctrine for human condition.
  • Political Theological Doctrine, such as:
    • Divine Right Doctrine for monarchy legitimation.
    • Liberation Theology Doctrine for social justice.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Secular Philosophy, which excludes divine reference.
  • Scientific Theory, which relies on empirical evidence.
  • Folk Belief, which lacks systematic theology.
• See: Doctrine, Political Theology Concept, Religious System, Belief System, Theology, Sacred Text, Religious Authority.

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