Synonyms: religious, ecclesiastical, doctrinal, divine More Synonyms of theology
2. countable noun
A theology is a particular set of religious beliefs and ideas.
...cults, sects and bizarre theologies.
theology in British English
(θɪˈɒlədʒɪ)
nounWord forms: plural-gies
1.
the systematic study of the existence and nature of the divine and its relationship to and influence upon other beings
2.
a specific branch of this study, undertaken from the perspective of a particular group
feminist theology
3.
the systematic study of Christian revelation concerning God's nature and purpose, esp through the teaching of the Church
4.
a specific system, form, or branch of this study, esp for those preparing for the ministry or priesthood
Derived forms
theologist (theˈologist)
noun
Word origin
C14: from Late Latin theologia, from Latin; see theo-, -logy
theology in American English
(θiˈɑlədʒi)
nounWord forms: pluraltheˈologies
1.
the study of religious doctrines and matters of divinity; specif., the study of God and the relations between God, humankind, and the universe
2.
a specific formulation or systemization of religious doctrine or belief as set forth by a given religion or denomination or by one or more individuals
Word origin
ME theologie < LL(Ec) theologia < Gr: see theo- & -logy
Examples of 'theology' in a sentence
theology
He was once asked if studying theology and philosophy was a waste of time and answered yes.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It was good to talk about the integration of theology and practical ministry.
Christianity Today (2000)
The editorial presents liberation theology as over and done with.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Elsewhere this is known as liberation theology.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
And it is clear that theology and religion departments typically embody a wide diversity of opinion that mirrors their social contexts.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Story was sidelined, in favour of what was seen as a more rational systematic theology.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
She is reading philosophy and theology at Oxford.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
By so doing, much church history and theology can be unearthed from textual footnotes.
The Times Literary Supplement (2012)
But the Government has resisted intensive lobbying from the Church to add theology to the list of exemptions.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Students think so: applications to study theology and religion in British universities have been rising steadily throughout the past decade.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
In other languages
theology
British English: theology /θɪˈɒlədʒɪ/ NOUN
Theology is the study of religion.
...questions of theology.
American English: theology
Arabic: لاهُوت
Brazilian Portuguese: teologia
Chinese: 神学
Croatian: teologija
Czech: teologie
Danish: teologi
Dutch: theologie
European Spanish: teología
Finnish: teologia
French: théologie
German: Theologie
Greek: θεολογία
Italian: teologia
Japanese: 神学
Korean: 신학
Norwegian: teologi
Polish: teologia
European Portuguese: teologia
Romanian: teologie
Russian: теология
Latin American Spanish: teología
Swedish: teologi
Thai: ศาสนศาสตร์
Turkish: din bilimi
Ukrainian: теологія
Vietnamese: thần học
All related terms of 'theology'
crisis theology
a neoorthodox theology , advocated by Karl Barth and others, emphasizing the absolute necessity of faith and divine revelation in transcending the personal crisis , common to all humankind , that arises from the contradictions inherent in human nature and in the social order
moral theology
the branch of theology dealing with ethics
doctrinal theology
the study of religious dogmas and doctrines
dogmatic theology
the study of religious dogmas and doctrines
natural theology
the attempt to derive theological truth , and esp the existence of God, from empirical facts by reasoned argument
pastoral theology
the branch of theology dealing with the responsibilities of members of the clergy to the people under their care
liberation theology
Liberation theology is the belief that the Christian Church should be actively involved in politics in order to bring about social change.
Taylorism
a modified form of Calvinism that maintains that every person has a free will, and that makes a distinction between depravity , as the tendency to commit sins , and sin, as a voluntary choice of evil actions