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Why Isn’t There a Greek or Latin Term for ‘Theology of Work’?

By Filings on Thu, 05/08/25
Bible, Theology & Philosophy
Theology of Work
Christian Living
Worldview
Anthropology

“For fun, let’s explore some options…. Vocatio a Deo (from the Latin words vocatio for “calling” and a Deo for ‘from God,’ for ‘calling from God’)….Oikonomology … Praxiology…. Ergology (from ergon – Greek for ‘work’ or ‘deed’).” - IFWE

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