Theology, Philosophy, Psychology, and Music Part 1

 

Theology, Philosophy, Psychology, and Music Part 1

A literal definition of theology is “the study of God," but it is generally now understood to mean the study of religion. It is also understood to mean man’s relationship to God and God’s relationship to man. “[Theology is] the field of study and analysis that treats of God and of God's attributes and relations to the universe; study of divine things or religious truth; divinity.”  https://www.dictionary.com/browse/theology Understanding the God whom we love, and worship is largely made possible by a knowledge of theology.

  The classic definition of philosophy is the pursuit of wisdom. Music philosophy is the study of the theoretical basis of knowing and experiencing music. Many of the doctrines that are germane to the study  and understanding of Christianity have important philosophical implications.  Therefore, there is a strong connections between theology, philosophy, and wisdom of how Christians should music unto God.  These connections help the Christian musician to understand how humans experience and music and musicing.