The Nature and Essence of Applied Theology

Document Type : The Quarterly Jornal

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Assistant Professor, Department of Islamic Theology, Islamic Philosophy and Theology ‎Research Center, Islamic Sciences and Culture Academy, Qom, Iran.‎

Abstract

Applied theology is a newly emerging term in theological studies that examines how theoretical theological concepts manifest in human life. This branch of theology explores the processes through which religious beliefs and theological doctrines take shape in both individual and social contexts. It seeks to actualize theoretical concepts in real-life settings by elucidating the processes of belief formation, providing practical indicators for theological doctrines, analyzing the factors that contribute to the emergence and persistence of these beliefs in human life, assessing their effects and implications, and addressing obstacles to religious commitment. Applied theology is an interdisciplinary challenge that requires clinical and empirical methods to analyze concrete expressions of faith and offer solutions for strengthening them. Consequently, this study employs qualitative and analytical research methods, combining the analysis of theological texts and empirical evidence with clinical approaches as its primary tools. Ultimately, applied theology focuses on the connection between theological concepts and real-life conditions, aiming to remove barriers to faith and reinforce religious beliefs.

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