The Nature of Theology as a Science

Theologians understand theology as a science that seeks certain knowledge through causes. Through faith, humans can gain insight into the divine and arrive at firm conclusions about revealed truths. Central to this theological inquiry is the existence of God, which St. Thomas argues can be demonstrated through observations of the natural world and the necessity of a first cause. Thus, theology encompasses not only contemplation of God's existence but also a purification of language to avoid imposing human limitations on divine discourse.