What is the difference between theology and spiritualism?

Answer 1

Theology is rooted in written religion and prescribed beliefs while spiritualism is free style and dogma free. The spiritual but not religious person doesn't adhere to a particular dogma or way of believing. It also encompasses a wide range of possible beliefs about the existence and nature of a higher power. Theological religion however, has a set idea of God.

Answer 2

Spiritualism is commonly used as a term for contacting the dead. Got big around the end of the 19th century, and obviously still carries on today, but the term is rarely used. Usually it applies to contacting through a medium, specifically, but not always.

Theology is the study of religion, usually of a specific religion, i.e. Christian theology, Muslim theology, etc.

Answer 3

Theology is a science involved in the studies about God that may cover part of spiritualism.
Spiritualism covers the desire to understand what is there inside the physical body that makes him believe there is a reason to one's existence in the universe. Religion may help someone to know about God, Spiritualism oftentimes made a man learn how to work with God.

Answer 4

Theology is a study of either a propriety belief or of religious dogma in general. Spiritualism is the internal component of a religious belief. In some cases spiritualism is itself a singular religion or belief.

Answer 5

Theology is basically the study of ideas and religion. Spiritualsim is the practice of utilizing spirits for personal interests.

Answer 6

Theology is the study of religion.
Spiritualism is the combined belief systems of different religions and social groups.