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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The class is specifically designed to provide an opportunity to ask questions about Christianity and our Lutheran theology.
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Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 10 May 2025
In 1985, Tagle traveled to the United States to study theology at the Catholic University of America.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 4 May 2025
An invitation to all constituents that includes non-evangelical faith leaders might be seen as an attempt at pluralism, but to many non-Christians and to most non-believers, such events show support for a specific theology — whether or not that was intended.
—David Williamson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2025
The students met regularly and secretly with their professors to study literature, philosophy and theology from the Catholic intellectual tradition, banned by the Nazi regime as part of Hitler’s strategy to first stifle and then strangle the Catholic Church in Germany.
—Peter Nguyen, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2025
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Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 10 May 2025
In 1985, Tagle traveled to the United States to study theology at the Catholic University of America.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 4 May 2025
An invitation to all constituents that includes non-evangelical faith leaders might be seen as an attempt at pluralism, but to many non-Christians and to most non-believers, such events show support for a specific theology — whether or not that was intended.
—David Williamson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2025
The students met regularly and secretly with their professors to study literature, philosophy and theology from the Catholic intellectual tradition, banned by the Nazi regime as part of Hitler’s strategy to first stifle and then strangle the Catholic Church in Germany.
—Peter Nguyen, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Theology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theology. Accessed 23 May. 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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