Final answer:
According to Fideists, apologetics and theology are likely viewed as distinct entities with apologetics not required or even inappropriate for justifying faith, implying they should be kept separate.
Step-by-step explanation:
According to Fideists, the relationship between apologetics and theology can be understood in the context of their view toward faith and reason. Fideism is a philosophical view that suggests that faith is independent of, and should not be justified by reason. While apologetics seeks to provide a rational defense of faith, some fideists believe that such attempts are unnecessary or even improper, as faith is inherently beyond the scope of reason. Given this perspective, it appears that fideists would likely agree with the option A) Apologetics and theology are distinct and should be kept separate, since they prioritize faith over reason and may view the use of apologetics to justify faith as undermining the true nature of belief.