theological
adjective
theo·log·i·cal
ˌthē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 
variants
or less commonly theologic
1
: of or relating to theology
2
: preparing for a religious vocation
a theological student
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Sean Winters pointed out that Hicks has worked with bishops with different theological positions in the church and is seen as someone who can bridge ideological divides.
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Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
Christian nationalists believe broadly in the orthodox and theological beliefs of Christianity, Andrew Whitehead, an associate professor of sociology at Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, previously told USA TODAY.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
Jews weren't required to follow specific theological rules, such as those laid out for Shabbat and other Holy Days like Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
—Holly Rizzuto Palker, Parents, 14 Dec. 2025
At the time of filming, Taylor was in her second year of pursuing a master's degree in theological studies at Vanderbilt University.
—Emily J. Shiffer, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
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Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
Christian nationalists believe broadly in the orthodox and theological beliefs of Christianity, Andrew Whitehead, an associate professor of sociology at Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, previously told USA TODAY.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
Jews weren't required to follow specific theological rules, such as those laid out for Shabbat and other Holy Days like Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
—Holly Rizzuto Palker, Parents, 14 Dec. 2025
At the time of filming, Taylor was in her second year of pursuing a master's degree in theological studies at Vanderbilt University.
—Emily J. Shiffer, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Theological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theological. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.
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