Przejście od nazwy teologia „dogmatyczna” do teologii „systematycznej”

Abstract

The term ‘dogmatic theology’ has been replaced with the term ‘systematic theology’ in recent decades. This study presents the gradual development from the first term to the second. It emphasises that the author’s opinion applies only to the replacement of the term ‘dogmatic theology’ with the term ‘systematic theology’. This does not apply if the term ‘systematic theology’ is perceived as a sum of dogmatic, fundamental, moral and spiritual theology and the social doctrine of the Church. The author agrees with the statement that ‘systematic theology’ is characterized as an attempt to reveal the main Christian truths in a coherent and scientific way. In practice, it often coincides with dogmatic theology, but may differ in that it involves a discussion on moral issues. It may differ from dogmatic theology in that it pays more attention to methodology, terminology, the use of philosophical principles, and a unified and challenging perspective on the conditions and limits of theological knowledge. The author concludes by pointing to whether the term change is an official position of the Catholic Church or just a current trend of many theologians and theological faculties. Key words: transition, dogmatic theology, systematic theology, theologian, theological faculties, The Magisterium of the Church, Catholic church