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
There are committees on art, music, liturgy, and theology.
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D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
He then is later seen interviewing Muslims on what appears to be a university campus, having discussions about theology, dialogue between Christians and Muslims, and what Jesus looked like.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The videos rob the Bible of its power by reducing it to an action movie, said Brad East, a professor of theology at Abilene Christian University in Texas.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
Brad Braxton is the president and professor of public theology at the Chicago Theological Seminary.
—Brad Braxton, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
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D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
He then is later seen interviewing Muslims on what appears to be a university campus, having discussions about theology, dialogue between Christians and Muslims, and what Jesus looked like.
—Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The videos rob the Bible of its power by reducing it to an action movie, said Brad East, a professor of theology at Abilene Christian University in Texas.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
Brad Braxton is the president and professor of public theology at the Chicago Theological Seminary.
—Brad Braxton, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theology
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Durant’s difference in opinion wasn’t surprising to Green, knowing that their basketball philosophies aren’t always aligned.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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His philosophy of the game is likely similar to that of Snitker, so there should not be many adjustments needed from the players.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Projects engage critical questions of ecology, migration, identity, religion, and architecture, and excavate both metaphorical and literal prisons.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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Children unfamiliar with the world in time become easy marks for the dealers in fascist politics and quack religions.—
Henry Freedland,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Sabatini said that former President Ronald Reagan's doctrine included intervening on behalf of and supporting military governments with the intention of stopping the spread of communism.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The attorney general alleges violations of public trust doctrine, public nuisance and the Michigan Environmental Protection Act.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Under state law, countywide petitions must be signed by 15% of those who voted for the office of circuit clerk in the most recent general election.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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Detroit Mercy Law to review shipwreck's legal impact The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law will host a special law review symposium on the Fitzgerald shipwreck's 50th anniversary addressing the legal aspect of fatal shipwrecks.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Theology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theology. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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