theology

[ thee-ol-uh-jee ]

/ θiˈɒl ə dʒi /

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noun, plural the·ol·o·gies.

the field of study and analysis that treats of God and of God's attributes and relations to the universe; study of divine things or religious truth; divinity.

a particular form, system, branch, or course of this study.

Origin of theology

1325–75; Middle English theologie<Old French <Late Latin theologia<Greek theología.See theo-, -logy

OTHER WORDS FROM theology

an·ti·the·ol·o·gy, adjective

Words nearby theology

theological, theological virtue, theological virtues, theologize, theologue, theology, theomachy, theomancy, theomania, theomorphic, The one who pays the piper calls the tune

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for theology

Paz tells us that she owned countless encyclopedias and manuals—on mythology, law, history, philosophy, theology.
Sor Juana: Mexico’s Most Erotic Poet and Its Most Dangerous Nun|Katie Baker|November 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Yet superstition can also be, if my theology is correct, the first step in the other direction on that same road.
There Are Only Atheists in Fox Holes|Michael Carson|October 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And though the theology of Left Behind is strange and unbelievable, it also could, in the right hands, inspire a hell of a story.
‘Left Behind’ Review: Nicolas Cage’s Bible Movie Is God-Awful|Matthew Paul Turner|October 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In addition, the average layperson in this time period was well versed in theology.
Americans’ Burning Obsession With Hell|William O’Connor|September 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST

He changed how the people of his time engaged God, editing a theology that was often portrayed harshly and dogmatically.
The Hellish Sermons of Jonathan Edwards, Malign Evangelist|Matthew Paul Turner|August 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Not so full a measure of freedom has been won in law or theology.
The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV|Various
Standing on surer ground than such speculations the theology of the piece itself is sound and proper.
The Three Additions to Daniel, A Study|William Heaford Daubney
The tastes of translators and their patrons were very catholic; science, theology, history and poetry proving equally attractive.
Belgium|Emile Cammaerts
And this is true of Christian art, as it is true of Christian theology.
Thomas Paine, The Apostle of Liberty|John E. Remsburg
His indictment of the Puritans themselves was more insistent than his charges against their theology.
A History of American Literature|Percy H. Boynton

British Dictionary definitions for theology

theology

/ (θɪˈɒlədʒɪ) /

noun plural -gies

the systematic study of the existence and nature of the divine and its relationship to and influence upon other beings

a specific branch of this study, undertaken from the perspective of a particular groupfeminist theology

the systematic study of Christian revelation concerning God's nature and purpose, esp through the teaching of the Church

a specific system, form, or branch of this study, esp for those preparing for the ministry or priesthood

Derived forms of theology

theologist, noun

Word Origin for theology

C14: from Late Latin theologia, from Latin; see theo-, -logy

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for theology

theology

The disciplined study of religious questions, such as the nature of God, sin, and salvation (see also salvation).

单词	theology
释义	theology [ thee-ol-uh-jee ] / θiˈɒl ə dʒi / SEE SYNONYMS FOR theology ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural the·ol·o·gies. the field of study and analysis that treats of God and of God's attributes and relations to the universe; study of divine things or religious truth; divinity. a particular form, system, branch, or course of this study. Origin of theology 1325–75; Middle English theologie<Old French <Late Latin theologia<Greek theología.See theo-, -logy OTHER WORDS FROM theology an·ti·the·ol·o·gy, adjective Words nearby theology theological, theological virtue, theological virtues, theologize, theologue, theology, theomachy, theomancy, theomania, theomorphic, The one who pays the piper calls the tune Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for theology Paz tells us that she owned countless encyclopedias and manuals—on mythology, law, history, philosophy, theology. Sor Juana: Mexico’s Most Erotic Poet and Its Most Dangerous Nun\|Katie Baker\|November 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Yet superstition can also be, if my theology is correct, the first step in the other direction on that same road. There Are Only Atheists in Fox Holes\|Michael Carson\|October 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST And though the theology of Left Behind is strange and unbelievable, it also could, in the right hands, inspire a hell of a story. ‘Left Behind’ Review: Nicolas Cage’s Bible Movie Is God-Awful\|Matthew Paul Turner\|October 3, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In addition, the average layperson in this time period was well versed in theology. Americans’ Burning Obsession With Hell\|William O’Connor\|September 26, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He changed how the people of his time engaged God, editing a theology that was often portrayed harshly and dogmatically. The Hellish Sermons of Jonathan Edwards, Malign Evangelist\|Matthew Paul Turner\|August 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Not so full a measure of freedom has been won in law or theology. The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV\|Various Standing on surer ground than such speculations the theology of the piece itself is sound and proper. The Three Additions to Daniel, A Study\|William Heaford Daubney The tastes of translators and their patrons were very catholic; science, theology, history and poetry proving equally attractive. Belgium\|Emile Cammaerts And this is true of Christian art, as it is true of Christian theology. Thomas Paine, The Apostle of Liberty\|John E. Remsburg His indictment of the Puritans themselves was more insistent than his charges against their theology. A History of American Literature\|Percy H. Boynton British Dictionary definitions for theology theology / (θɪˈɒlədʒɪ) / noun plural -gies the systematic study of the existence and nature of the divine and its relationship to and influence upon other beings a specific branch of this study, undertaken from the perspective of a particular groupfeminist theology the systematic study of Christian revelation concerning God's nature and purpose, esp through the teaching of the Church a specific system, form, or branch of this study, esp for those preparing for the ministry or priesthood Derived forms of theology theologist, noun Word Origin for theology C14: from Late Latin theologia, from Latin; see theo-, -logy Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to theology dogma, creed, belief, doctrine, faith, credo, theism Cultural definitions for theology theology The disciplined study of religious questions, such as the nature of God, sin, and salvation (see also salvation). The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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theology

noun, plural the·ol·o·gies.

Origin of theology

OTHER WORDS FROM theology

Words nearby theology

Example sentences from the Web for theology

British Dictionary definitions for theology

noun plural -gies

Derived forms of theology

Word Origin for theology

Words related to theology

Cultural definitions for theology