fa Challenges Facing the Critical Approach to Theological Systems فلسفی Philosophy مقاله پژوهشی Original Article <div style="direction: ltr;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times="">Theological systems encompass religious texts, believers&#39; interpretations of these texts, and the religiosity of the faithful. Among the significant challenges to adopting a critical approach to theological systems are: the failure to distinguish between religious texts, religious knowledge, and religiosity; the dominance of exclusivist views of religion; extreme sanctimoniousness; the spread of religious populism; the prioritization of rituals and ceremonies over religious beliefs; personality-centric religiosity and neglect of the main message of religion; emotionalism and excitement-driven attitudes; the prevalence of imitative over investigative perspectives; and the professionalization of religion. Examining these challenges, identified inductively, helps us gradually transition from a dogmatic and non-critical view of theological systems to a critical and dialogue-oriented approach. Such a shift marks the beginning of accepting the reality of critique in the realm of religion and theological systems, leading to significant advancements.</span></span></span></span></span><br> &nbsp;</div> <span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times="">Theological systems encompass religious texts, believers&#39; interpretations of these texts, and the religiosity of the faithful. Among the significant challenges to adopting a critical approach to theological systems are: the failure to distinguish between religious texts, religious knowledge, and religiosity; the dominance of exclusivist views of religion; extreme sanctimoniousness; the spread of religious populism; the prioritization of rituals and ceremonies over religious beliefs; personality-centric religiosity and neglect of the main message of religion; emotionalism and excitement-driven attitudes; the prevalence of imitative over investigative perspectives; and the professionalization of religion. Examining these challenges, identified inductively, helps us gradually transition from a dogmatic and non-critical view of theological systems to a critical and dialogue-oriented approach. Such a shift marks the beginning of accepting the reality of critique in the realm of religion and theological systems, leading to significant advancements.</span></span></span></span></span><br> &nbsp; Theological Systems, Religion, Religious Knowledge, Religiosity, Exclusivism, Sanctimoniousness, Dialogue. Theological Systems, Religion, Religious Knowledge, Religiosity, Exclusivism, Sanctimoniousness, Dialogue. 0 0 http://mi.khu.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-32-12&slc_lang=fa&sid=1 Qodratullah Qorbani قدرت الله قربانی qodratullahqorbani@khu.ac.ir 10031947532846002493 10031947532846002493 Yes Kharazmi University دانشگاه خوارزمی