theological
adjective
theo·log·i·cal
ˌthē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 
variants
or less commonly theologic
1
: of or relating to theology
2
: preparing for a religious vocation
a theological student
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Evangelical leaders have honored Kirk as a martyr, which has motivated a wider audience to embrace his theological worldview.
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Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Sep. 2025
Drawing from international human rights frameworks, theological ethics rooted in her Presbyterian tradition, and four historical case studies involving harm against AAPI communities, Kao examines both the moral and political dimensions of reparations.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
Lev later graduated in October 2022 with a bachelor's degree in biblical and theological studies.
—Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Already, there is evidence that a growing number of people choose their house of worship based on political tribe, not just theological beliefs, making congregations less diverse.
—Ryan Burge, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
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Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Sep. 2025
Drawing from international human rights frameworks, theological ethics rooted in her Presbyterian tradition, and four historical case studies involving harm against AAPI communities, Kao examines both the moral and political dimensions of reparations.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
Lev later graduated in October 2022 with a bachelor's degree in biblical and theological studies.
—Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Already, there is evidence that a growing number of people choose their house of worship based on political tribe, not just theological beliefs, making congregations less diverse.
—Ryan Burge, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for theological
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“Theological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theological. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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