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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Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Joe Palaggi is a writer and historian whose work sits at the crossroads of theology, politics, and American civic culture.
—Joe Palaggi, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
Working with the Materias, a researcher could follow the trail of a subject through history, philosophy, theology, poetry, the Bible, whatever — freely across categorical distinctions such as author and genre.
—Big Think, 9 Feb. 2026
Episcopal School of Jacksonville recently celebrated four alumni for achievements in urban development, theology and social justice, the Olympic Games and producing documentaries.
—Beth Reese Cravey, Florida Times-Union, 6 Feb. 2026
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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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