Main branches of theology + Biblical Theology: This branch focuses on the study of the Bible, examining the theological themes and teachings found within the scriptures. It seeks to understand the development of theological concepts across different periods and authors in the Bible. + Systematic Theology: Systematic theology seeks to organize and systematize theological beliefs and doctrines into a coherent and structured framework. It addresses fundamental questions about God, humanity, salvation, and the nature of faith. + Historical Theology: This discifline explores the development of Christian theology throughout history. It studies the major theological figures, movements, and doctrinal developments within Christianity, such as the early church fathers, the Reformation, and modern theological movements. + Practical Theology: Practical theology applies theological insights to practical aspects of religious life and ministry. It includes pastoral theology, homiletics (preaching), iturgics, and other practical aspects of religious leadership and service. + Comparative Theology: Comparative theology involves the study of different religious traditions, seeking to understand and ‘compare their beliefs, practices, and doctrines. It often explores interfaith dialogues and ecumenical discussions. + Liberation Theology: Liberation theology is particularly concerned with issues of social justice, poverty, and the marginalized. It ‘emphasizes the role of faith in addressing and rectifying social and economic inequalities. + Feminist Theology, Ecological Theology (Creation Theology):What the Bible Says... Titus 2: 1: “But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine." 2 Timothy 4:3: "For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions.” Ephesians 4:14: "so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes.” 1 Timothy 4:16: "Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching, Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers.” 1 Timothy 6:3-4: ‘If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness, he is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing." Colossians 2:8: "See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.” 2 John 1:9: "Everyone who goes on ahead and does not abide in the teaching of Christ, does not have God. Whoever abides in the teaching has both the Father and the Son."Myths about studying theology * Kneeology is better than Theology * Theology is only for Bible teachers and pastors * Theology is purely academic and theoretical and not edifying for daily life * It causes divisions * It is more of human opinions than Bible.