Systematic Theology is widely understood as the attempt to offer an account of Christian belief and teaching that is coherent and systematic. It usually follows one of several possible sequences, usually beginning with the (Christian) doctrine of God, i.e. the doctrine of the Holy Trinity, and covering the range of beliefs named in the Nicene or the Apostles’ Creed. It may concern itself mainly with a body of official church teaching, and thus reflect a Catholic, Orthodox, Reformed, Lutheran or other denominational character. It may also take the form of an ecumenical theology, not committed to set out or defend the teachings of any particular church. Or it may have particular regard to how such teachings are perceived in the wider cultural context, such as secularism or postmodernism.
