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
Mount Sion students are taught in small groups for core subjects such as English and math, but join other students for elective, theology and social studies classes, according to the Brother Rice High School website.
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Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
After breakfast, there are classes, usually in philosophy or theology, and more prayer.
—Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Is there a tension between wanting to engage with Jewish religious texts, and then acknowledging that theology can prevent clear thinking?
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2025
Christian theologies of neighborly love Many Christian thinkers have developed perspectives on how to prioritize care for different neighbors by interpreting the words and actions of Jesus, as well as the teachings and practices of the early Christian church.
—Laura E. Alexander, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2025
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Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
After breakfast, there are classes, usually in philosophy or theology, and more prayer.
—Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Is there a tension between wanting to engage with Jewish religious texts, and then acknowledging that theology can prevent clear thinking?
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2025
Christian theologies of neighborly love Many Christian thinkers have developed perspectives on how to prioritize care for different neighbors by interpreting the words and actions of Jesus, as well as the teachings and practices of the early Christian church.
—Laura E. Alexander, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theology
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Leipold, in a news conference on Friday, had some words that helped explain his overall recruiting philosophy.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2025
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Rudnev spread his philosophy and recruited followers through yoga classes, Russian authorities investigating the case told RIA Novosti.—
Betiana Fernández Martino and Hira Humayan,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
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Books The Faithless Generation Paul Baumann Traditional religion thrives in stable communities, not a world where innovators aim to ‘break things.’ Books Lies, Damned Lies, and Ideology John O’Sullivan The ideological lie persists, demanding compulsion to enforce its vision.—
Mary Katharine Ham,
National Review,
17 Apr. 2025
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Huge ideas concerning faith and religion also don’t amount to much.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
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Compared with the fundamentalism of al-Qaida or Hamas, the doctrines of the Bolsheviks, the nationalism of the Nazis or the sun god worship of the Aztecs, Christianity does indeed seem not too bad.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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Roth said employees at the charity would have to be expressing and inculcating religious doctrine, such as requiring participation in a prayer before a meal is served at a soup kitchen.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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The memo signed by Rubio also makes the case that another person, whose name is redacted, should be deportable under the same law.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Landry, who signed the legislation into law in March 2024, appointed five new people to the seven-member board.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Theology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theology. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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