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Systematic Theology (Revelation, Tradition, and Doctrine): Finding Books

Systematic theology undertakes the task of a comprehensive and synthetic understanding of the Christian faith as mediated through the Scriptures and the Catholic Tradition and as interpreted by Church Councils and Papal Magisterium.

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Subjects in the field of systematic theology by LC call number

The Library of Congress subject heading for systematic theology is Theology, Doctrinal.  Using this you will find a much broader array of materials than searching solely for the phrase "systematic theology."

The Library of Congress section for Doctrinal Theology is BT.  Subdivisions of this field are listed below:

BT 10-1480 Doctrinal Theology

  • 19-37 Doctrine and dogma
  • 93-93.6 Judaism
  • 95-97.2 Divine law. Moral government
  • 98-180 God
    109-115 Doctrine of the Trinity
    117-123 Holy Spirit. The Paraclete
    126-127.5 Revelation
    130-153 Divine attributes
  • 198-590 Christology
    296-500 Life of Christ
    580 Miracles. Apparitions. Shrines, sanctuaries, images, processions, etc.
    587 Relics
  • 595-680 Mary, Mother of Jesus Christ. Mariology
    650-660 Miracles. Apparitions. Shrines, sanctuaries, images, processions, etc.
  • 695-749 Creation
  • 750-811 Salvation. Soteriology
  • 819-891 Eschatology. Last things
  • 899-940 Future state. Future life
  • 960-985 Invisible world (saints, demons, etc.)
  • 990-1010 Creeds, confessions, covenants, etc.
  • 1029-1040 Catechisms
  • 1095-1255 Apologetics. Evidences of Christianity
  • 1313-1480 History of specific doctrines and movements. Heresies and schisms

Digital Collections

Subject Headings for Church History

Subject headings may begin with

CATHOLIC CHURCH - DOCTRINES OR THEOLOGY, DOCTRINAL

Either of the subject headings may be refined by adding

HISTORY - EARLY CHURCH

                 MIDDLE AGES

                 MODERN PERIOD

You can also narrow your search by  adding a keyword like a person or theological cocnetp, (e.g., RAHNER) or (e.g. HOLY SPIRIT)

Another tactic is to use the subject heading: CHURCH HISTORY and

           Add chronological subheading:   
                         Church history - 2nd century
                         Church history - Middle Ages 
 
           Use as subheading with geographical area:           
                         Asia – Church history
                         California – Church history 
 
           Use ‘history’ with related subject (with or without chronological subheading):
                          Mysticism – History – Middle Ages
                          Women – History – Early Church

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