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Theology is literally the study of God. By extension, it also refers to the study of other religious topics. The term theology originated in Christianity, but by it can also be used to refer to the study of the beliefs of other religions.

Theology assumes the truth of at least some religious beliefs and therefore can be distinguished from the philosophy of religion, which does not presume the truth of any religious beliefs. The philosophy of religion, when it seeks to study these topics, uses reason and experience as its sources; while theology can also use religious sources such as scriptures (e.g. the Bible), traditions, etc.

Theology is divided into several subdisciplines:

In Christianity all of the above subjects are covered, as well as these:

See also religion, philosophy of religion, natural theology, process theology, metaphysics

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