Famous Theologians - List of Famous Theologians - page 3

A theologian may refer to someone who is specialized in the study of god and various religious beliefs and delve into the subject of religion and rational questions relating to god. They are educated and well versed in the various concepts, ideas, notions and the approaches to god and religious beliefs. Theologists may have acquired a formal degree in religious studies, philosophy or may be a part of any religious organization or place of faith. The English word theology came into existence in 1362 and by the 17th century it became recognized field of study and practice. Theologists may be involved in the study of either one religion or they may also be well versed in different religions that exist around the world. The different kinds of theologists may include Christian Theologists, Hindu theologists, Buddhist theologists, Jewish theologists and Islamic theologists. The various disciplines that come under the frame work of theology include anthropology of religion, comparative religion, and history of religion, philosophy of religion, psychology of religion and sociology of religion. Here is an exhaustive compilation of some of the world’s famous theologists, learn more about them with their biographies that include trivia, interesting facts, timeline and life history.

The Most Famous Theologians

NameBirthdayNationalityBio
Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius480ItalianBoethius was an early 6th century Roman senator and philosopher best known for his treatise ‘Consolation of Philosophy’
Albert SchweitzerJanuary 14, 1875FrenchAlbert Schweitzer was a German born French theologian, organist, philosopher, physician, and medical missionary
Meister Eckhart1260GermanExplore this biography to know the profile, childhood, life and timeline of Meister Eckhart, who brought in a great change in Germany with his groundbreaking thesis and ideas.
John CalvinJuly 10, 1509FrenchJohn Clavin was a French theologian & pastor who played an important role in the Protestant Reform movement
Paul TillichAugust 20, 1886German, AmericanPaul Tillich was a German-American Christian existentialist philosopher and theologian.Read this biography to learn more about his childhood, profile, life and timeline.
Rowan Douglas WilliamsJune 14, 1950BritishRowan Douglas Williams is an Anglican bishop, poet and theologian
John ColetJanuary 1, 1467BritishJohn Colet was an English theologian who was a major promoter of Renaissance humanism during the late 15th and early 16th century
Reinhold NiebuhrJune 21, 1892AmericanReinhold Niebuhr was a German-American theologian, intellectual and political commentator who wrote the famous book, ‘Moral Man and Immoral Society’
Karl BarthMay 10, 1886SwissKarl Barth was an important Swiss theologian
Avicenna980UzbekistanAvicenna was one of the most renowned philosophers and scientists of the Islamic Golden Age
Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius

Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius

Boethius was an early 6th century Roman senator and philosopher best known for his treatise ‘Consolation of Philosophy’

Italian480417 views
Albert Schweitzer

Albert Schweitzer

Albert Schweitzer was a German born French theologian, organist, philosopher, physician, and medical missionary

FrenchJanuary 14, 1875247 views
Reinhold Niebuhr

Reinhold Niebuhr

Reinhold Niebuhr was a German-American theologian, intellectual and political commentator who wrote the famous book, ‘Moral Man and Immoral Society’

AmericanJune 21, 1892193 views
Soren Kierkegaard

Soren Kierkegaard

Soren Kierkegaard was a famous Danish philosopher who was known for his significant philosophical works

DanishMay 5, 1813163 views
Karl Barth

Karl Barth

Karl Barth was an important Swiss theologian

SwissMay 10, 1886179 views
Francis Schaeffer

Francis Schaeffer

Francis Schaeffer was a theologian, Presbyterian pastor and philosopher

AmericanJanuary 30, 1912161 views
Edward Everett

Edward Everett

Edward Everett was an American politician, educator, pastor and diplomat who served as a U.S

AmericanApril 11, 1794148 views
John Calvin

John Calvin

John Clavin was a French theologian & pastor who played an important role in the Protestant Reform movement

FrenchJuly 10, 1509234 views