Dogmatic theology

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Dogmatic theology is that part of theology dealing with the theoretical truths of faith concerning Gods and their works, especially the official theology recognized by an organized Church body, such as the Larani Church, Peoni Church, etc. At times, apologetics or fundamental theology is called "general dogmatic theology", dogmatic theology proper being distinguished from it as "special dogmatic theology". In present-day use, however, apologetics is no longer treated as part of dogmatic theology but has attained the rank of an independent science, being generally regarded as the introduction to and foundation of dogmatic theology.

The term dogmatic theology became more widely used to designate the articles of faith that the Church had officially formulated. An example of dogmatic theology is the doctrinal statements or dogmas that were formulated by early church councils who sought to resolve theological problems and to take a stance against a heretical teaching. These creeds or dogmas that came out of the church councils were considered to be authoritative and binding on all followers because the church officially affirmed them. One of the purposes of dogmatic theology is to formulate and communicate doctrine that is considered essential to their faith and which, if denied, would constitute heresy.

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Dogmatic theology may be defined as the exposition of the entire theoretical doctrine concerning a god and their activity, based on the dogmas of the Church. Dogmatic theology emphasizes the importance of propositional truth over experiential, sensory perceptions.

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