The Grammar of the Divine
Move beyond basic belief into the systematic study of the ultimate. Explore how humanity structures its understanding of the infinite through logic, tradition, and radical critique.
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79 levels across 8 sections, about 158 minutes end to end, roughly 32 days at five minutes a day. It moves through The Theological Lens, The Architecture of God, The Problem of Language, The Human Drama, The Lived Community, The Problem of Evil, Theology in the Modern World, and The Philosophical Bedrock. It assumes you already know the basics.
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Key ideas in The Grammar of the Divine
- Theology assumes a prior commitment of faith as its starting point
- Theological reflection uses logic to explore the 'why' behind beliefs
- It transforms static belief into an active, disciplined inquiry
- Scripture is the foundational 'norming norm' in the Quadrilateral
- Tradition provides a historical guardrail against individual error
- Reason and Experience validate and internalize scriptural truths
- Theology as a disciplined reflection rather than just blind belief
- The application of the four sources of authority in the Wesleyan Quadrilateral
- A working theology is the subconscious framework of ultimate values
- Implicit beliefs about human nature and purpose drive daily actions
- Everyone operates from a set of unexamined theological assumptions
- Dogma represents the non-negotiable core of a faith tradition
- Doctrine provides the official but secondary denominational teachings
- Theologoumena are private pious opinions that allow for diversity
- The existence and influence of a 'working theology'
- Categorizing beliefs by their level of theological certainty
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Tomo gives The Grammar of the Divine the Duolingo treatment: levels, streaks, and quick quizzes that test what you just learned. That game loop is what the tabs above never had, so it's the one you actually finish.
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When a theologian applies disciplined reflection to their faith, what tool are they primarily using to explore the 'why'?
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How to learn The Grammar of the Divine, step by step
Go in order. 79 short levels across 8 sections, about 2 hours 38 minutes in all, five minutes a day.
- 1
The Theological Lens
- Thinking Like a Theologian
- The Tools of Interpretation
- 2
The Architecture of God
- The Logic of the Trinity
- Christology: The God-Man Paradox
- Pneumatology: The Spirit's Agency
- 3
The Problem of Language
- The Way of Negation
- Analogy and Metaphor
- 4
The Human Drama
- Theological Anthropology
- Hamartiology: The Nature of Sin
- Soteriology: Models of Atonement
- 5
The Lived Community
- Ecclesiology: The Body Politic
- Sacramental Theology
- 6
The Problem of Evil
- Theodicy: Reconciling God and Suffering
- Sovereignty and Freedom
- 7
Theology in the Modern World
- Liberation and Context
- Theology and Science
- Pluralism and Other Faiths
- 8
The Philosophical Bedrock
- Natural Theology
- Divine Attributes
- Eschatology: The Theology of Hope
8 sections · 20 units · 79 levels. Built to play, not to enroll.
Questions about The Grammar of the Divine
How do I learn The Grammar of the Divine?
Go in order: start with The Theological Lens, then The Architecture of God, then The Problem of Language, then The Human Drama, and 4 more sections after that. On Tomo that's 79 short levels, about 2 hours 38 minutes in all, played five minutes a day. Start free and play the first level in under a minute.
Is there a Duolingo-style app for The Grammar of the Divine?
Yes. Tomo works like Duolingo: short daily lessons, streaks and quick quizzes. The Grammar of the Divine is one of its free courses, and you can type any other topic to get a course of your own.
Is The Grammar of the Divine free?
Yes. The Grammar of the Divine is playable on Tomo's free plan, which doesn't expire. No credit card, no waitlist. Download the app and start your first lesson.
How long does it take to learn The Grammar of the Divine?
79 levels across 8 sections, about 2 hours 38 minutes of play in total. It's built for five minutes a day, so you finish it a little at a time instead of all at once.
Do I need any background to start The Grammar of the Divine?
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