ABSTRACT
An understanding of the nature of theology of education, as of any other field of applied or practical theology, will spring from some previous understanding of the nature and functions of theology itself. But the theorist in the interdisciplinary field is in something of a dilemma. If he fails to make it clear that theology of education rests upon an interpretation of the nature of theology, his treatment will tend to be superficial. If theology is the critical, systematic conceptualization of the religious consciousness it can take place only where there is access to religious consciousness. Since theology of education sets out to deal with certain problems which arise in and for theology, must next ask how problems can arise in theology. The nature of theology of education must be considered not only in relation to theology but also to education. Education, like medicine, is a field upon which a number of disciplines converge.
