theology
noun
the·ol·o·gy
thē-ˈä-lə-jē 
plural theologies
1
: the study of religious faith, practice, and experience
especially
: the study of God and of God's relation to the world
2
a
: a theological theory or system
Thomist theology
a theology of atonement
b
: a distinctive body of theological opinion
Catholic theology
3
: a usually 4-year course of specialized religious training in a Roman Catholic major seminary
Examples of theology in a Sentence
He has an interest in theology and pastoral work.
The bishop was opposed to the group's theology.
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Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 29 Jan. 2025
The lowest-paying positions are in theology and religion, which yield an average yearly salary of $38,710 and drew only 437 students for the year.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Vance reflects a retrograde understanding of Catholic theology, one that was superseded 60 years ago.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
Madrasas emphasize Islamic theology, often with sectarian leanings, and Arabic, a language not widely spoken in Pakistan.
—Zia Ur-Rehman, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Theology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theology. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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theology
noun
the·ol·o·gy
thē-ˈäl-ə-jē
plural theologies
1
: the study of religion
2
: a set of religious beliefs
theologian
noun
ˌthē-ə-ˈlō-jən
theological
adjective
-ˈläj-i-kəl
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