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
And for many religious leaders, participation in this movement is inherently rooted in their theology and spirituality.
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Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Caputo now runs a startup biotech business from the small Florida town and studies theology at the university.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
But theologies aside, Patmos is also downright breathtaking.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
The co-founder of Hegseth’s denomination, however, does not teach this theology.
—Tiffany Stanley, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
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Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Caputo now runs a startup biotech business from the small Florida town and studies theology at the university.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
But theologies aside, Patmos is also downright breathtaking.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
The co-founder of Hegseth’s denomination, however, does not teach this theology.
—Tiffany Stanley, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theology
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What Brooks proffers is not the philosophy these queries require but a kind of pharmacology—a pill designed to alleviate every last pang.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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True to the hotel’s philosophy of repose and rest, the basket invites you to linger longer in your rooms, with enough to keep munching on through the morning.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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As with philosophy, the study of religion underscores how humankind has long speculated about its origins.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Christianity is the world's largest religion.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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But in refusing to allow it in Monaco, Albert joined other European Catholic royals who have taken a similar stand over the years to uphold Catholic doctrine on an increasingly secular continent.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Those humanistic and critical values are, for Y, not merely some abstract doctrine but a vital aspect of his identity.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Through a request under a Kentucky open-records law, KFF Health News obtained an informed consent form for the AL16 study used at a public institution, the University of Louisville.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Martha’s father, a law professor, had trained her to be a rational, step-by-step arguer.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Theology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theology. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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