Definitions

Systematic Theology, Volume One: Introduction, Bible Theological Definitions

Prolegomena (lit.: pro, “before,” and lego, “speak”) is the introduction to theology. It deals with the necessary preconditions for doing systematic theology.

Prolegomena derives from the Greek term meaning “things I say in advance,” and it functions as the foundational work theologians undertake before developing systematic theology itself.

Rather than diving directly into doctrinal claims, prolegomena addresses the preliminary questions that shape how theology will proceed—essentially establishing the rules of engagement for theological discourse.

Prolegomena simply means prefatory (intro) remarks.

The Prolegomena of a systematic theology refers to the methodological questions generally found in the opening sections, dealing with the nature and task of theology and perhaps with the nature and focal point of revelation.

Ryrie’s Basic Theology Chapter 1: Concepts and Definitions

Prolegomena serve to orient the readers to what the author has in mind for the book.

Systematic Theology, Volume One: Introduction, Bible Theological Definitions

-Theology (lit.: theos, “God,” and logos, “reason” or “discourse”) is a