Philosophy vs. Theology — What's the Difference?

Philosophy (from Greek: φιλοσοφία, philosophia, 'love of wisdom') is the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind, and language. Such questions are often posed as problems to be studied or resolved.

Theology is the systematic study of the nature of the divine and, more broadly, of religious belief. It is taught as an academic discipline, typically in universities and seminaries.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.

The study of the nature of God and religious truth; rational inquiry into religious questions.

A theory or attitude that acts as a guiding principle for behaviour

A system or school of opinions concerning God and religious questions

The study of the nature, causes, or principles of reality, knowledge, or values, based on logical reasoning.

A course of specialized religious study usually at a college or seminary.

A system of thought based on or involving such study

(uncountable) The study of God, a god, or gods; and of the truthfulness of religion in general.

The study of the theoretical underpinnings of a particular field or discipline

(uncountable) religious studies

An underlying theory or set of ideas relating to a particular field of activity or to life as a whole

(countable) An organized method of interpreting spiritual works and beliefs into practical form.

The love of wisdom.

(countable) A particular belief within a religion.

(uncountable) An academic discipline that seeks truth through reasoning rather than empiricism.

Subjective marginal details.

(countable) A comprehensive system of belief.

The science of God or of religion; the science which treats of the existence, character, and attributes of God, his laws and government, the doctrines we are to believe, and the duties we are to practice; divinity; (as more commonly understood) "the knowledge derivable from the Scriptures, the systematic exhibition of revealed truth, the science of Christian faith and life."

(countable) A view or outlook regarding fundamental principles underlying some domain.

The rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth

(countable) A general principle (usually moral).

A particular system or school of religious beliefs and teachings;

(archaic) A broader branch of (non-applied) science.

The learned profession acquired by specialized courses in religion (usually taught at a college or seminary);

A calm and thoughtful demeanor; calmness of temper.

Synonym of small pica.

To philosophize.

Literally, the love of, inducing the search after, wisdom; in actual usage, the knowledge of phenomena as explained by, and resolved into, causes and reasons, powers and laws.

A particular philosophical system or theory; the hypothesis by which particular phenomena are explained.

Practical wisdom; calmness of temper and judgment; equanimity; fortitude; stoicism; as, to meet misfortune with philosophy.

Reasoning; argumentation.

The course of sciences read in the schools.

A treatise on philosophy.

A belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

The rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics

Any personal belief about how to live or how to deal with a situation;