- 1. Ecclesiology is the branch of theology that deals with the nature, constitution, and functions of the Christian Church. It explores the beliefs and teachings concerning the Church as a community of believers, its organization, sacraments, mission, and role in salvation. Ecclesiology also delves into the relationship between the Church and other religious traditions, as well as its historical development and cultural expressions. Scholars and theologians engage in discussions about the nature of the Church, its unity and diversity, and the challenges it faces in a changing world.
What is Ecclesiology?
A) The study of economics
B) The study of medicine
C) The study of mathematics
D) The study of the Church
- 2. Which term refers to the belief in one universal Church?
A) Protestantism
B) Ecumenism
C) Catholicity
D) Denominationalism
- 3. Who is considered the foundation of the Christian Church?
A) Saint Peter
B) Pope Francis
C) Apostle Paul
D) Jesus Christ
- 4. Which council defined the doctrine of the Trinity and clarified the nature of Jesus Christ?
A) Council of Chalcedon
B) Second Vatican Council
C) Council of Trent
D) Council of Nicaea
- 5. What is the term for the study of the end times and the fate of humanity?
A) Soteriology
B) Theology
C) Eschatology
D) Christology
- 6. Who is believed to be the first pope of the Roman Catholic Church?
A) Saint Andrew
B) Saint Peter
C) Saint Paul
D) Saint John
- 7. In the Eastern Orthodox Church, who is considered the highest earthly authority?
A) The Archbishop
B) The Emperor
C) The Patriarch
D) The Grand Master
- 8. What is the term used for the belief that the Church is immune from error in matters of faith and morals?
A) Tradition
B) Inerrancy
C) Infallibility
D) Revelation
- 9. Which term refers to the community of all believers in Jesus Christ, encompassing all Christians?
A) The Elect
B) The Body of Christ
C) The Faithful
D) The Holy See
- 10. Who is considered the first Christian martyr in the New Testament?
A) Stephen
B) John the Baptist
C) James
D) Paul
- 11. What is the term for the study of the history of the Church?
A) Philosophy of Religion
B) Church History
C) Sacramental theology
D) Christian Ethics
- 12. Which council rejected the teachings of Nestorius and affirmed Mary as the Mother of God (Theotokos)?
A) Council of Constantinople
B) Council of Trent
C) Second Vatican Council
D) Council of Ephesus
- 13. In Catholic ecclesiology, who is believed to be the chosen successor of Saint Peter to lead the Church?
A) The Patriarch
B) The Pope
C) The Bishop
D) The Cardinal
- 14. What is the term for the collection of writings accepted as Scripture by a particular religious community?
A) Canon
B) Catechism
C) Creed
D) Covenant
- 15. Who is considered the last of the Old Testament prophets and forerunner of Jesus Christ?
A) Elijah
B) Isaiah
C) Jeremiah
D) John the Baptist
- 16. Which term refers to the act of ordaining someone into the clergy?
A) Anointing
B) Baptism
C) Confirmation
D) Ordination
- 17. Which council formulated the Nicene Creed and asserted the full divinity of the Holy Spirit?
A) Second Vatican Council
B) Council of Constantinople
C) Council of Nicaea
D) Council of Ephesus
- 18. In the context of Ecclesiology, what is the term for teaching authoritatively on matters of doctrine and faith?
A) Congregation
B) Synod
C) Council
D) Magisterium
- 19. Who is known as the 'Apostle to the Gentiles' in the New Testament?
A) John
B) Paul
C) Peter
D) James
- 20. What is the study of the Christian church called?
A) Soteriology
B) Ecclesiology
C) Christology
D) Eschatology
- 21. Which event in the New Testament is often considered the 'birthday' of the Christian Church?
A) Ascension
B) Pentecost
C) Good Friday
D) Christmas
- 22. What is the term for the leadership structure of the Roman Catholic Church?
A) Hierarchy
B) Episcopalianism
C) Presbyterianism
D) Congregationalism
- 23. Which term refers to a person who is formally admitted to full membership in a Christian Church?
A) Deacon
B) Vicar
C) Bishop
D) Catechumen
- 24. What is the theological term for the belief in the unity of all Christian Churches?
A) Schism
B) Ecumenism
C) Patriarchate
D) Denomination
- 25. In the Roman Catholic Church, who is the head of a diocese?
A) Cardinal
B) Pope
C) Bishop
D) Priest
- 26. Which denomination originated from the Protestant Reformation and emphasizes the sovereignty of God?
A) Calvinism
B) Anglicanism
C) Methodism
D) Lutheranism
- 27. Which term refers to an ordained minister who is responsible for caring for a parish?
A) Pastor
B) Presbyter
C) Deacon
D) Priest
- 28. Which term refers to the gradual division within Christianity that led to the formation of distinct denominations?
A) Council
B) Schism
C) Reformation
D) Revival
- 29. Which Christian movement emphasizes the use of spiritual gifts such as speaking in tongues and miraculous healing?
A) Pentecostalism
B) Presbyterianism
C) Anglicanism
D) Methodism
- 30. The Eastern Orthodox Church split from the Roman Catholic Church in what year?
A) 1917
B) 1648
C) 1054
D) 1517
- 31. In Christian theology, what is the term for the belief that the bread and wine of Communion become the actual body and blood of Christ?
A) Metaphor
B) Transubstantiation
C) Consubstantiation
D) Symbolism
- 32. Which term refers to the process by which an individual is officially declared a saint by the Roman Catholic Church?
A) Canonization
B) Excommunication
C) Sanctification
D) Beatification
- 33. Who is the author of the Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament?
A) Peter
B) John
C) Luke
D) Paul
- 34. What is the Christian term for the annual period of fasting and penitence before Easter?
A) Epiphany
B) Advent
C) Lent
D) Ascension
- 35. Who was the first female bishop in the Anglican Communion?
A) Barbara Harris
B) Katharine Jefferts Schori
C) Elizabeth Eaton
D) Mary Glasspool
- 36. What term refers to the receiving of the body and blood of Christ in the Eucharist?
A) Ordination
B) Anointing of the Sick
C) Matrimony
D) Communion
- 37. What is the name of the Christian rite representing the washing away of sin and admission to the Church?
A) Confirmation
B) Ordination
C) Eucharist
D) Baptism
- 38. Which Christian tradition includes beliefs and practices from both Catholicism and Protestantism?
A) Orthodox Christianity
B) Anglicanism
C) Calvinism
D) Lutheranism
- 39. Which term refers to the study of the Holy Spirit?
A) Pneumatology
B) Sacramentology
C) Mariology
D) Christology
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