A Philosophical Analysis of Tillich's Ontological Methodology

Tillich constructs his cultural theology from man's existential situation with an ontological approach. The ontological methodology, which refers to a philosophical analysis of the nature of being, is his most important thinking method. The function of an ontological concept is to apply a certain field of experience to point out the characteristics of Being itself, and courage as a key to the interpretation of being itself is an ontological concept. The ontological methodology is fundamental for every theological philosophy.