Write an argument in favour of the inclusion of theology in the university curriculum by any 13the century thinker and by any 19th century thinker.in your review discuss the difference between university theology and seminary theology.

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Write an argument in favour of the inclusion of theology in the university curriculum by any 13the century thinker and by any 19th century thinker.in your review discuss the difference between university theology and seminary theology.
Argument by 13th century thinker-Thomas Aquinas
In Summa Theologiae prima Pars Q. 1. Thomas Aquinas laid the foundation for the argument in favour of the inclusion of theology in university curriculum. According to him, theology is sacred doctrine, divinely revealed by God (revelation). Philosophy is built up by reason, theology learn through revelation.
Theology is a science. Distinction between two types of science; one proceeds from a principle by the natural light of intelligence, e.g. arithmetic and geometry. The other proceeds from principles established by the light of higher reason-science of God and the blessed.
It is a nobler science because the speculative concerned with divine things and devoid of errors. And the practical leads to eternal bliss. Thus it should be included in university curriculum.
Argument by 19th century thinker- John Newman
University by name implies a place of instruction which professes to teach universal knowledge. Theology is a branch of knowledge. Excluding it is inconsistence with the idea of a university. Theology is a real science, greater and higher than other sciences. It is a discourse on God who is the invisible intelligent being that acts behind the veil of visible universe.
All knowledge form one single whole. All sciences are related, having compromise as their principle, yet not sacrificing the object of each individual science. Omitting theology will be to omit the principle part. Excluding it will be to give room for other discipline to theorize and dogmatize in areas far being their competence. This will lead to a greater distortion of the whole circle and knowledge. Theology is a legitimate science and should not be excluded from university curriculum.
Differences between university theology and seminary theology.
University
Seminary
Religious studies
Theology
Study of various religions
Speech/discourse about God in depth
Wider scope of various religions

Not necessary
Gregory Nazianzen- theologian is one going through the process of conversion
Not necessary
Experience of Christ is necessary
For secular people
For people under formation to become priests

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