What are the branches of theology?

The question is a bit general, so I will try to answer it two ways.

By area of study:

1. Biblical Theology. This is theological study drawn directly from The Bible.

2. Historical Theology. Studies theology with respect to Christian history.

3. Philosophical Theology. Studies theology with respect the philosophy or "reason".

4. Systematic Theology. Attempts to combine Biblical, Historical, and Philosophical Theology to make a "systematized" understanding of various subjects.

5. Practical Theology. Attempts to apply systematic theology to practical ministry. These might include education, missions, pastoral care, etc. B.

By subject.

Systematic Theology is broken up into several subjects. The number can vary, but here are ten to consider.

1. Theology Proper. The study of God.

2. Bibliology. The study of Bible

3. Christology. The study of Jesus Christ

4. Pneumatology. The study of the Holy Spirit.

5. Soterology. The study of salvation/redemption

6. Angeology. The study of angels (and demons)

7. Hamartiology/Theodicy. The study of sin and suffering.

8. Eschatology. The study of end times

9. Anthropology. The study of man

10. Ecclesiology. The study of the church There are other ways of categorizing Theology as well.

Another way would be Models of Theology. These might include Arminian, Calvinish, Postmodern/Emergent, Catholic, Liberation, Liberal, Neo-Orthodox, Orthodox, Pentecostal, Charismatic, etc. theologies.