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
Like Nef, O’Malley believed in integrating literature, philosophy, and theology to explore fundamental questions.
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Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
There are serious arguments about the continuing use of the death penalty, both as a matter of public policy and as a matter of moral theology.
—The Editors, National Review, 16 Dec. 2024
Monahan, a former member of the Board of Advisors for the College of Arts and Sciences, graduated from St. Thomas with degrees in sociology and theology and has a master’s degree in public health from the Fielding School, part of the University of California Los Angeles.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 14 Nov. 2024
Zoom out: Trump — who describes himself as Presbyterian — rarely talks about any religious experience or personal theology — beyond suggesting God may have saved him from a would-be assassin's bullet in July.
—Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
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Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
There are serious arguments about the continuing use of the death penalty, both as a matter of public policy and as a matter of moral theology.
—The Editors, National Review, 16 Dec. 2024
Monahan, a former member of the Board of Advisors for the College of Arts and Sciences, graduated from St. Thomas with degrees in sociology and theology and has a master’s degree in public health from the Fielding School, part of the University of California Los Angeles.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 14 Nov. 2024
Zoom out: Trump — who describes himself as Presbyterian — rarely talks about any religious experience or personal theology — beyond suggesting God may have saved him from a would-be assassin's bullet in July.
—Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theology
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Using a top-10 pick on Wright reflects the philosophy of building a team inside-out, but Poles defended some of the personnel moves that don’t, noting that what’s available to a team isn’t always in line with the ideal way to construct a roster.Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Charlie Peters, a student about to embark on a philosophy masters at The University of Edinburgh, took the time to leaf through a 159-page report on child exploitation in Rotherham, a town in the north of England.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
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There are so many fascinating takes in this film, including their views on religion and SNL (the parodies bothered them because they were never invited on the show).Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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The 119th Congress has commenced with a notable shift in religious affiliation among its members, reflecting a broader trend of religion declining across the United States.Janae Bowens, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2025
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Courts in at least five states – Montana, New York, Washington, Vermont and Oregon – have rejected the open fields doctrine, finding it’s not supported by their state constitutions.Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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OpenAI argued that the fair use doctrine protects them.Brittney Melton, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
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These laws, along with the industry’s powerful lobby, further entangled private prisons with federal immigration policy.Laura Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
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By law, Americans seeking to relinquish their citizenship must follow a lengthy process, and U.S. officials must deem their actions voluntary.Joshua Goodman and Ellen Knickmeyer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Theology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theology. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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