Anselm of Canterbury (1033-1109) is widely regarded as the father of Scholasticism. He was an archbishop of Canterbury and a prominent theologian who emphasized the use of reason and logic in theological inquiry.

Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274) argued that the primary object of theology is God. He believed that theology should focus on understanding the nature and attributes of God, as well as God's relationship with the world.

Natural theology refers to the use of reason and logic to prove the existence of God without relying on revelation or faith. It seeks to demonstrate the existence of God through arguments based on the natural world and human reason.

Scholasticism emphasizes the harmony of faith and reason, not the primacy of revelation over reason. It seeks to integrate reason and logic with religious beliefs and teachings.

The ontological argument is a philosophical argument for the existence of God that attempts to prove God's existence through logical reasoning alone, without relying on empirical evidence or experience.

Anselm of Canterbury argued that the essence of God is characterized by simplicity, immutability, and eternity. He believed that God is a simple being, without any composition or parts, and that God is unchanging and eternal.

The cosmological argument is a philosophical argument for the existence of God that attempts to prove God's existence through the observation of the order and design of the universe.

Thomas Aquinas believed that the highest form of human happiness is the contemplation of God. He argued that humans are naturally inclined to seek happiness, and that true happiness can only be found in the contemplation of the divine.

The moral argument is a philosophical argument for the existence of God that attempts to prove God's existence through the observation of the moral order of the universe.

Scholastic thought emphasizes the harmony and complementarity of faith and reason. It seeks to integrate reason and logic with religious beliefs and teachings, rather than seeing them as conflicting or mutually exclusive.

The teleological argument is a philosophical argument for the existence of God that attempts to prove God's existence through the observation of the purpose and design of the universe.

Thomas Aquinas believed that the primary purpose of human existence is to serve God and attain salvation. He argued that humans are created in the image of God and that their ultimate goal is to return to God through a life of virtue and devotion.

The cosmological argument is a philosophical argument for the existence of God that attempts to prove God's existence through the observation of the existence of the universe.

Scholastic thought emphasizes the complementary and mutually supportive relationship between reason and faith. It seeks to integrate reason and logic with religious beliefs and teachings, rather than seeing them as conflicting or mutually exclusive.