Theology is generally distinguished from other established [[academic disciplines]] that cover similar subject material (such as [[intellectual history]] or [[philosophy]]). Much of the debate concerning theology's place in the university or within a general higher education curriculum centers on whether theology's methods are appropriately theoretical and (broadly speaking) scientific or, on the other hand, whether theology requires a pre-commitment of faith by its practicioners. | Theology is generally distinguished from other established [[academic disciplines]] that cover similar subject material (such as [[intellectual history]] or [[philosophy]]). Much of the debate concerning theology's place in the university or within a general higher education curriculum centers on whether theology's methods are appropriately theoretical and (broadly speaking) scientific or, on the other hand, whether theology requires a pre-commitment of faith by its practicioners. |