theology

noun

the·ol·o·gy thē-ˈä-lə-jē How to pronounce theology (audio)

plural theologies

: the study of religious faith, practice, and experience

especially : the study of God and of God's relation to the world

: a theological theory or system

Thomist theology

a theology of atonement

: a distinctive body of theological opinion

Catholic theology

: a usually 4-year course of specialized religious training in a Roman Catholic major seminary

Example Sentences

He has an interest in theology and pastoral work. The bishop was opposed to the group's theology.

Recent Examples on the Web This spiritual awakening set him on a path of regularly attending church and studying theology.

Mariya Manzhos, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2022 His theology reflected his ambivalence toward Japan, describing it in his sermons as both a potential savior and a satanic power.

Ben Dooley, BostonGlobe.com, 23 July 2022 His theology reflected his ambivalence toward Japan, describing it in his sermons as both a potential savior and a satanic power.

New York Times, 23 July 2022 These assertions, whether Platonism, the simulation hypothesis or my insane-god theology, can easily become escapist and nihilistic.

John Horgan, Scientific American, 14 June 2022 For years, the denomination opened itself to a more liberal theology some local churches or pastors do not support, with talk of a vote at some point to possibly split up the United Methodist Church altogether.

Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2022 He was ordained a priest in 1950 and obtained a doctorate in theology at the prestigious Pontifical Gregorian University and in canon law from the Pontifical Lateran University, both in Rome.

Frances D'emilio, BostonGlobe.com, 28 May 2022 In Catholic theology, the Eucharist is the sacramental presence of Christ’s own body and blood.

J.d. Flynn, WSJ, 22 May 2022 Its first Black graduate received a theology degree in 1965.

Washington Post, 3 Mar. 2021 See More

单词	theology
释义	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 Example Sentences He has an interest in theology and pastoral work. The bishop was opposed to the group's theology. Recent Examples on the Web This spiritual awakening set him on a path of regularly attending church and studying theology. Mariya Manzhos, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2022 His theology reflected his ambivalence toward Japan, describing it in his sermons as both a potential savior and a satanic power. Ben Dooley, BostonGlobe.com, 23 July 2022 His theology reflected his ambivalence toward Japan, describing it in his sermons as both a potential savior and a satanic power. New York Times, 23 July 2022 These assertions, whether Platonism, the simulation hypothesis or my insane-god theology, can easily become escapist and nihilistic. John Horgan, Scientific American, 14 June 2022 For years, the denomination opened itself to a more liberal theology some local churches or pastors do not support, with talk of a vote at some point to possibly split up the United Methodist Church altogether. Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2022 He was ordained a priest in 1950 and obtained a doctorate in theology at the prestigious Pontifical Gregorian University and in canon law from the Pontifical Lateran University, both in Rome. Frances D'emilio, BostonGlobe.com, 28 May 2022 In Catholic theology, the Eucharist is the sacramental presence of Christ’s own body and blood. J.d. Flynn, WSJ, 22 May 2022 Its first Black graduate received a theology degree in 1965. Washington Post, 3 Mar. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Middle English theologie, from Anglo-French, from Latin theologia, from Greek, from the- + -logia -logy First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing theology liberation theology dogmatic theology practical theology systematic theology natural theology liberation theology dogmatic theology practical theology systematic theology natural theology Kids Definition theology noun the·ol·o·gy thē-ˈä-lə-jē plural theologies : the study and explanation of religious faith, practice, and experience theology noun 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. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance philosophy religion doctrine law ideology dogma church theory denomination communion gospel sect cult faith creed belief principle canon idealogy thesis tenet persuasion conviction moral credo axiom theism testament pantheism precept paganism monotheism truism deism polytheism hypothesis heathenism standard rule value verity proposition norm Antonyms & Near Antonyms atheism agnosticism secularism unbelief know-nothingism godlessness nonbelief See More
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