Monothelitism is a theological doctrine that emerged in the 7th century, proposing that Jesus Christ had two natures (divine and human) but only one will, which was divine. The term Monothelitism comes from the Greek words mono (meaning "one") and thelema (meaning...

Monasticism is a religious way of life in which individuals commit themselves to spiritual growth through practices like prayer, contemplation, asceticism, and communal living. Monasticism has played a significant role in Christian history, influencing theology,...

Missiology is the study of the mission of the Church, focusing on the theological, historical, and practical aspects of Christian missions. It encompasses the Church’s mandate to spread the Gospel, make disciples of all nations, and extend the Kingdom of God...

Mariology refers to the theological study of Mary, the mother of Jesus, encompassing her role in salvation history, her virtues, and her significance in Christian devotion. Mariology has been particularly developed within Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy, but...

Lectio Continua is a method of scriptural reading and preaching that involves sequentially reading through entire books of the Bible from beginning to end. This practice contrasts with the more common approach of lectio selecta, where selected passages are chosen for...

Kerygma is a Greek term that refers to the proclamation or preaching of the Christian gospel. It is derived from the Greek word kēryssō, meaning "to proclaim" or "to preach." In the New Testament, kerygma specifically refers to the core message of the Christian faith,...

Kenosis is a theological concept that refers to the "self-emptying" of Jesus Christ in His incarnation, as described in Philippians 2:5-8. The term comes from the Greek word kenosis (κένωσις), which means "to empty." This concept has been central to Christian...

Just War Theory is a framework for evaluating the moral legitimacy of engaging in war, seeking to balance the necessity of confronting evil and injustice with the ethical constraints that reflect Christian values of peace and justice. From a conservative,...

Jubilate Sunday is the third Sunday after Easter in the liturgical calendar of many Christian traditions, particularly within Anglican, Lutheran, and some Reformed churches. The name "Jubilate" is derived from the opening word of the Introit for the day in Latin,...

Jansenism was a theological movement within the Roman Catholic Church that emerged in the 17th century, emphasizing original sin, human depravity, the necessity of divine grace, and predestination. It was named after Cornelius Jansen, a Dutch theologian whose...

The Inquisition refers to a series of institutional efforts by the Roman Catholic Church to combat heresy, enforce orthodoxy, and maintain religious authority within Christendom. These efforts took place over several centuries, primarily in medieval and early modern...

Infallibility refers to the belief that certain teachings, particularly those related to faith and morals, are free from error. In Christian theology, infallibility is most commonly associated with the doctrines of the Bible's infallibility and, in some traditions,...