Pantheism is the belief that God and the universe are identical, meaning that everything in the universe is part of an all-encompassing, immanent God. In pantheism, God is not a distinct personal being but is synonymous with the cosmos and nature. This view contrasts...

Orthopraxy refers to the emphasis on correct or righteous practice and conduct in religious life, as opposed to orthodoxy, which emphasizes correct belief or doctrine. In a Christian context, orthopraxy focuses on living out one’s faith through actions, behaviors, and...

Orthodox Christianity, often referred to as Eastern Orthodoxy, represents one of the three main branches of Christianity, alongside Roman Catholicism and Protestantism. Rooted in the traditions of the early Christian Church, Orthodox Christianity is characterized by...

Original Sin is a doctrine within Christianity that explains the fallen state of human nature inherited from the first human beings, Adam and Eve, following their disobedience to God in the Garden of Eden. This concept is foundational to understanding human...

Historical Development of the Ontological Argument St. Anselm of Canterbury (1033-1109) The Ontological Argument was first formulated by St. Anselm, an 11th-century Christian theologian and philosopher, in his work Proslogion. Anselm’s Formulation: Anselm defined God...

Occasionalism is a philosophical doctrine that asserts that God is the only true cause of events in the world, and that what we perceive as causes in the natural world are not real causes but "occasions" for God to act. This view posits that God directly intervenes in...

Nonconformism is a term historically associated with Protestant Christians in England and Wales who refused to conform to the practices and governance of the established Church of England. This movement is characterized by a commitment to religious freedom, the...

New Homiletics is a movement within Christian preaching that emerged in the late 20th century, seeking to move beyond traditional approaches to preaching by focusing on the listener’s experience and the narrative aspects of Scripture. Unlike traditional homiletics,...

The Nestorian Schism refers to a significant theological and ecclesiastical division that took place in the early Christian Church during the 5th century, leading to the separation of the Church of the East, often associated with Nestorianism, from the broader...

Neo-Orthodoxy, also known as dialectical theology or crisis theology, is a theological movement that emerged in the early 20th century as a response to the perceived failures of liberal Protestantism. It sought to reassert the transcendence of God, the authority of...

The narthex is a distinct architectural element found in many Christian church buildings, serving as a vestibule or entrance area that leads into the main body of the church, known as the nave. Traditionally, the narthex was an important part of early Christian...

Mystical Theology is a branch of Christian theology that focuses on the direct experience of God and the soul’s union with the divine. It explores the nature of this intimate relationship with God, often emphasizing a journey that leads beyond the intellect and...