divinity school

noun

: a professional school having a religious curriculum especially for ministerial candidates

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Mark got all the way through divinity school, then gave up his faith and became a lawyer, but can’t resist the opportunity to sermonize when given the chance. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024 After divinity school, Granillo trained to become a chaplain at Baylor Hospital, the same hospital where her son died. Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 14 Oct. 2024 Cameron Casillas, a theology professor at a nearby divinity school, followed, sweeping into an ancient loveseat while David stood and did his best to look blasé. Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 12 June 2024 In 1999, Naomi attended divinity school to become a minister. Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 3 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for divinity school 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1555, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of divinity school was circa 1555

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“Divinity school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/divinity%20school. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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