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
Episcopal School of Jacksonville recently celebrated four alumni for achievements in urban development, theology and social justice, the Olympic Games and producing documentaries.
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Beth Reese Cravey, Florida Times-Union, 6 Feb. 2026
Using the cattle drive, a device that is to Western legend as prohibition is to that other staple of pop American theology, the gangster fable, TV’s Lonesome Dove creates a moving (in both senses of the word) depiction of the never-never-land/once-upon-a-time West of reconstructed recollection.
—Miles Beller, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
These thoughts and the current battle over immigration brought me to the work of the Reverend Dan Groody, a Catholic priest and a professor of theology at Notre Dame, who spent years working in Latin America.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2026
Parashat Mishpatim does not continue with mystical visions or soaring theology.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
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Beth Reese Cravey, Florida Times-Union, 6 Feb. 2026
Using the cattle drive, a device that is to Western legend as prohibition is to that other staple of pop American theology, the gangster fable, TV’s Lonesome Dove creates a moving (in both senses of the word) depiction of the never-never-land/once-upon-a-time West of reconstructed recollection.
—Miles Beller, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
These thoughts and the current battle over immigration brought me to the work of the Reverend Dan Groody, a Catholic priest and a professor of theology at Notre Dame, who spent years working in Latin America.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2026
Parashat Mishpatim does not continue with mystical visions or soaring theology.
—Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theology
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This philosophy has become more meaningful to me over time.—
Charlotte Cho,
Allure,
1 Mar. 2026
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The Surtain pick was made with the philosophy that there would be no shortcuts, after Paton assumed the helm of a franchise that had gone 32-48 in its five seasons since winning Super Bowl 50.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Fair Housing Act of 1968 prohibited discrimination concerning the sale and financing of housing based on race, religion or national origin.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Written by Carter Faith, Cameron Bedell, and Seth Ennis, the lyrics juxtapose human vices with the teachings of a major religion.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
26 Feb. 2026
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Defending against such weapons requires an even bigger number of interceptors — typical military doctrine calls for firing two or three at each incoming target to maximize the chances of hitting it.—
Gerry Doyle,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
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The doctrine required broadcasters to present contrasting viewpoints on controversial public issues.—
Jay Caruso,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Under Raisi, Iranian security forces cracked down on demonstrations sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman who died in the custody of Iran’s morality police after being arrested for allegedly violating the country’s mandatory hijab laws.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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At stake is a federal law that bars people who regularly use marijuana from legally owning guns.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Theology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theology. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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