theologian

noun

theo·​lo·​gian ˌthē-ə-ˈlō-jən How to pronounce theologian (audio)
: a specialist in theology

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Those Jesuit roots shed light on Pope Francis’ approach to some of the world’s most pressing problems, argues Timothy Gabrielli, a theologian at the University of Dayton. Molly Jackson, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2025 And the Lutheran theologian and pastor, who was executed that day for his involvement in a plot to assassinate Hitler, has become one of the world’s most influential religious thinkers. John Blake, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025 Latin American theologians, including Gustavo Gutiérrez, emphasized that Exodus’s liberating power extends beyond spirituality to encompass justice on earth. Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025 When Will the Conclave Start? Within two or three weeks after the funeral, the cardinals will assemble and have a meeting (conclave) to talk about electing a new pope, Bill Cavanaugh, an American Catholic theologian and professor of Catholic studies at DePaul University, tells PEOPLE. David Chiu, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for theologian

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15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of theologian was in the 15th century

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“Theologian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theologian. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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