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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Is there a tension between wanting to engage with Jewish religious texts, and then acknowledging that theology can prevent clear thinking?
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Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2025
Christian theologies of neighborly love Many Christian thinkers have developed perspectives on how to prioritize care for different neighbors by interpreting the words and actions of Jesus, as well as the teachings and practices of the early Christian church.
—Laura E. Alexander, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2025
There’s a Board of Trustees and a Student Government, and more educational departments ranging from business to theology.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2025
Vance invoked Catholic theology (erroneously, according to Pope Francis) to justify a hierarchy of concern that places caring for U.S. citizens ahead of the rest of the world.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2025
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Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2025
Christian theologies of neighborly love Many Christian thinkers have developed perspectives on how to prioritize care for different neighbors by interpreting the words and actions of Jesus, as well as the teachings and practices of the early Christian church.
—Laura E. Alexander, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2025
There’s a Board of Trustees and a Student Government, and more educational departments ranging from business to theology.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2025
Vance invoked Catholic theology (erroneously, according to Pope Francis) to justify a hierarchy of concern that places caring for U.S. citizens ahead of the rest of the world.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for theology
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“Theology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theology. Accessed 23 Mar. 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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