A Teologia na árvore das áreas de conhecimento

Abstract

The advent of modern Science has subjected Theology to new demands. Our scope is to justify methodologically the presence of Theology among scientific disciplines. Bibliographical research method is used. We demonstrate the features both methods have in common, and the particular characteristics of each. The postulates of each method are emphasized. Such approach is unprecedented. On the one hand, the common features they have in common can be demonstrated. First, the act of faith. In Science an act of faith is made in those methodological postulates, for they do not have full evidence, neither they are subject to falsifiability. Such approach is also unprecedented. Eight of such postulates are pointed out. One of these postulates is pure nature, which origin is particularly discussed. It’s the first time this postulate is systematically discussed in the field of scientific methodology. Second, the sequence of five methodological steps. On the other hand, this paper highlights the distinctive features of each method. Adherence to a religious confession is the main epistemological difference between Theology and modern Science, in particular Sciences of Religion. That fact brings consequence to the latter.