Relating to phenomenology, the study of how things appear to human consciousness. Rather than asking what something is in its essence (ontologicalRelating to ontology, the study of being, existence, and the fundamental nature of reality. In theology and philosophy, “ontological” refers to what something is in its essence—its nature, identity, and mode of existence. Ontological discussions often address questions about God’s being, human nature, spiritual beings, and the structure of reality itself. More), phenomenology focuses on how it is experienced, perceived, and interpreted. In theology and philosophy, “phenomenological” refers to understanding events, realities, or spiritual truths through the lens of human experience, awareness, and perception.