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
Augustine’s numerous works cover mostly theology, philosophy, biblical exegesis, apologetics, and pastoral matters.
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Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
In Kahane’s theology, Jewish weakness was the sacrilege, and Jewish strength sanctified God.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
The Catholic Worker movement, led by Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin, was but one prominent example of the impact and the implementation of Catholic social teaching outside of theology courses and on American city streets.
—Time, 29 May 2025
The class is specifically designed to provide an opportunity to ask questions about Christianity and our Lutheran theology.
—Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 24 May 2025
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Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
In Kahane’s theology, Jewish weakness was the sacrilege, and Jewish strength sanctified God.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
The Catholic Worker movement, led by Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin, was but one prominent example of the impact and the implementation of Catholic social teaching outside of theology courses and on American city streets.
—Time, 29 May 2025
The class is specifically designed to provide an opportunity to ask questions about Christianity and our Lutheran theology.
—Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theology
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Wallace is a highly respected young basketball mind in league circles, bringing a new voice and team-building philosophy to the fold.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 June 2025
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Buckley would never finish his magnum opus of political philosophy, to be titled The Revolt Against the Masses, a reference to the Spanish philosopher José Ortega y Gasset’s classic Revolt of the Masses.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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In a 6-3 decision that divided along ideological lines, the court said a Maryland public school district’s refusal to allow opt-outs burdens parents’ First Amendment right to freely exercise their religion.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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What the state considers politics, society, faith, economics or religion isn’t spelled out in the guidance, which was informed by an Idaho’s attorney general’s office opinion, according to records and emails obtained by Idaho EdNews.—
Emma Epperly,
Idaho Statesman,
28 June 2025
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Clarkson said the institute also promoted religious doctrines that were considered unusual at the time of its founding, in 1970.—
Odette Yousef,
NPR,
21 June 2025
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The substantive parts of the state's Anti-SLAPP laws would survive and be utilized under the Erie doctrine.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Florida law outlines sweeping powers available in a state of emergency, including the governor’s ability to use and deploy all available county and local resources.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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James Gabbert/Getty Images The Context Texas law allows people with a license to conceal carry a gun and to possess that gun on college campuses.—
Sophie Clark
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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“Theology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theology. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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