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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Augustine’s numerous works cover mostly theology, philosophy, biblical exegesis, apologetics, and pastoral matters.
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In Kahane’s theology, Jewish weakness was the sacrilege, and Jewish strength sanctified God.
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The Catholic Worker movement, led by Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin, was but one prominent example of the impact and the implementation of Catholic social teaching outside of theology courses and on American city streets.
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Literary Hub, 5 June 2025
Augustine’s numerous works cover mostly theology, philosophy, biblical exegesis, apologetics, and pastoral matters.
—Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
In Kahane’s theology, Jewish weakness was the sacrilege, and Jewish strength sanctified God.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
The Catholic Worker movement, led by Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin, was but one prominent example of the impact and the implementation of Catholic social teaching outside of theology courses and on American city streets.
—Time, 29 May 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 10 Jun. 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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