Soteriological
Soteriological is the adjective used to describe concepts, theories, or concerns related to salvation within theology or religion. The term derives from Greek soteria “salvation” and logos “study.” Soteriology is the noun form, the branch of theology that studies how salvation is understood, obtained, and experienced. It covers the nature, means, and consequences of salvation and often engages questions about grace, faith, law, and divine-human cooperation.
In Christian theology, soteriology addresses atonement, justification, sanctification, regeneration, and the hope of resurrection. Competing theories
Outside Christianity, soteriology appears in many religions as liberation or deliverance from bondage, delusion, or karma.
As an academic field, soteriology examines scripture, theological interpretation, philosophical arguments, and comparative religion, mapping how