Theology Test 2 – 2025/2026 | 50+ Questions with Answers | Christology, Councils, Salvation, Eschatology

This document features 50+ concise and accurate questions with answers from Theology Test 2 for the 2025/2026 academic year. It provides a detailed review of foundational Christian doctrines, theological terms, early church heresies, and major ecumenical councils—making it an excellent study tool for theology students preparing for exams or deepening their doctrinal understanding. Key topics include: Christological Doctrines and Heresies: Cur Deus Homo – Why God became man Docetism, Arianism, Apollinarianism – incorrect views on Christ's divinity/humanity Hypostatic union – one person, two natures Theotokos – Mary as “God-bearer” Pneumatomachians – Spirit-fighters denying the divinity of the Holy Spirit Church Councils: Council of Nicea – affirmed Christ’s consubstantiality with the Father Council of Constantinople – clarified the Holy Spirit’s divinity and Christ’s full humanity Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed – foundational Christian creed Doctrines of Salvation and the Church: Soteriology, grace, atonement, redemption, justification Eschatology – study of “last things,” the eschaton, Sheol, parousia, Paul's view of the rapture Ecclesiology – study of the Church, apostolicity, orthodoxy vs. heterodoxy Confessors, martyrs, the lapsed – classifications of early Christians based on persecution experiences Historical Theology and Patristics: Cappadocian Fathers (Basil, Gregory, Gregory) Catechetical schools of Antioch and Alexandria Fr. O'Malley’s definition of love – “a conscious and active commitment to the well-being of another” Theosis – the process of becoming like God This resource is ideal for students of: Theology or Religious Studies (THL 200 or equivalent) Christian History and Doctrinal Development Seminary-level Christology or Ecclesiology courses Students preparing for ministry, catechesis, or doctrinal exams Each term or concept is clearly defined and accurately referenced, enabling both memorization and deeper reflection on complex theological themes. Keywords: christology, hypostatic union, council of nicea, arianism, apollinarianism, theotokos, cur deus homo, grace, soteriology, atonement, eschatology, ecclesiology, pneumatomachians, parousia, catechesis, martyr, confessors, cappadocian fathers, orthodoxy, heterodoxy, theosis, Fr. O’Malley, Nicene creed