as in philosophy
a body of beliefs and practices regarding the supernatural and the worship of one or more deities
She plans to pursue a masters degree in Jewish theology.
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Recent Examples of theology
An important place to start is to assure each other that feelings that come out of tragedy are OK, said Dr. Shelly Rambo, professor of theology at Boston University.
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Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
Over the years, many Americans who failed to bow a knee to any tenant of progressive theology have been labeled everything from Nazi fascists to bigots and haters of every shape and size.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 3 July 2025
Yet, even in this book of essentially traditional theology, there is variation.
—Walt Shelton, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The plot of land, on which a teaching and a theology school were established, provided shelter for Africans displaced by Dutch and British colonialism and internecine fights over territory.
—Percy Zvomuya, Artforum, 1 June 2025
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Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
Over the years, many Americans who failed to bow a knee to any tenant of progressive theology have been labeled everything from Nazi fascists to bigots and haters of every shape and size.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 3 July 2025
Yet, even in this book of essentially traditional theology, there is variation.
—Walt Shelton, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The plot of land, on which a teaching and a theology school were established, provided shelter for Africans displaced by Dutch and British colonialism and internecine fights over territory.
—Percy Zvomuya, Artforum, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theology
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Summer Away, a South Asian brand created by Meghna Goyal with the modern traveler in mind, perfectly embodies this philosophy.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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After leaving three years with the Army infantry, including one year in Vietnam, Gutierrez enrolled at ASU to study history and philosophy.—
Maria Polletta,
AZCentral.com,
30 July 2025
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Long-term trends show a sharp decline in youth engagement and identification in mainstream religions in Western nations.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
3 Aug. 2025
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But the religion at the center of a case set for after the summer is not nearly as well represented in the population - or in the courtroom.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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In recent years, Brazil has become increasingly fragmented, amplified by a widespread subscription to hateful doctrines, culture wars, anti-intellectualism, disinformation on social media, apocalyptic messaging, doomsday conspiracy theories, and ethno-religious identity politics.—
Emi Eleode,
Time,
14 July 2025
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Church doctrine also calls for the pope to be buried four to six days after his death, unless there are extenuating circumstances.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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In 1965: In a landmark moment for health care, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed amendments to the Social Securities Act of 1935 into law, creating two federal health programs: Medicare and Medicaid.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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Tuscaloosa's first brewpub, opening after Alabama passed a 2009 gourmet beer law, spotlights musicians, writers and other artists in its Moon Room, serves stylized pub food with indoor-outdoor dining and offers classic pinball, video and board games inside.—
Susan Stapleton,
The Tennessean,
31 July 2025
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“Theology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theology. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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