Theology is defined in one dictionary as "the field of study, thought, and analysis that treats of God, His attributes, and His relations to the universe." Theology essentially concerns itself with the "nature and will of God as revealed to man." And this same dictionary further defines theology as "the science or study of divine things or religious truth." The Random House College Dictionary, p. 1362 .
Yet one could say that there appear to be as many theologies as there are religious points of view. Or that there are as many theologies as there are personal interpretations of "religious truth." If, however, a theology proceeds from divine Truth itself, if it expresses the pure ideas of infinite, divine Mind, that theology is actually expressing the wholly good will of God. It is representing the Comforter to humanity, which Christ Jesus promised would come and teach us all things. That theology is not merely the codified doctrinal beliefs or credal statements of a religious denomination. It is instead the practical truth of God and His wholly good, wholly spiritual creation. Thus, this theology is necessarily a healing theology.
In the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy refers to the healing theology of Christian Science. She writes: "The theology of Christian Science includes healing the sick." And speaking of Jesus' own ministry, Mrs. Eddy continues: "Our Master's first article of faith propounded to his students was healing, and he proved his faith by his works. The ancient Christians were healers." Science and Health, pp. 145-146.
