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
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He has an interest in theology and pastoral work.
The bishop was opposed to the group's theology.
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Over the years, many Americans who failed to bow a knee to any tenant of progressive theology have been labeled everything from Nazi fascists to bigots and haters of every shape and size.
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Yet, even in this book of essentially traditional theology, there is variation.
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Philip Elliott, Time, 21 July 2025
An important place to start is to assure each other that feelings that come out of tragedy are OK, said Dr. Shelly Rambo, professor of theology at Boston University.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
Over the years, many Americans who failed to bow a knee to any tenant of progressive theology have been labeled everything from Nazi fascists to bigots and haters of every shape and size.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 3 July 2025
Yet, even in this book of essentially traditional theology, there is variation.
—Walt Shelton, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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“Theology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theology. Accessed 29 Jul. 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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