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
While there are various courses offered to inmates in Mississippi’s prisons, the only higher education degree available at Parchman is an associate’s or bachelor’s in theology from the New Orleans Baptist Seminary.
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Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
What an interesting wrinkle that would be in a post-apocalyptic England whose human survivors have succumbed to cultishness in a desperate bid for self-preservation — not only because there’s safety in numbers, but also because there’s purpose in theology.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 13 Jan. 2026
When professors reduce anxiety around grades, students are often willing to give the reading list a go, according to Brad East, a theology professor at Abilene Christian University.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
His theology is that of Martin Luther’s theses and the Protestant Reformation, worn smooth, still floating through time.
—Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
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Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
What an interesting wrinkle that would be in a post-apocalyptic England whose human survivors have succumbed to cultishness in a desperate bid for self-preservation — not only because there’s safety in numbers, but also because there’s purpose in theology.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 13 Jan. 2026
When professors reduce anxiety around grades, students are often willing to give the reading list a go, according to Brad East, a theology professor at Abilene Christian University.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
His theology is that of Martin Luther’s theses and the Protestant Reformation, worn smooth, still floating through time.
—Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theology
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The group drew inspiration from Sweden and Finland, both of which have a long history of producing technically sound goaltenders, and combined it with their own philosophies.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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This educational philosophy also informs his interactions with clients.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Trump in his remarks boasted of returning religion back to the center of American politics and culture, emphasizing efforts to support prayer in school, policies targeting transgender people and the creation of a White House faith office, among other actions.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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According to the lawsuit, students were not required to take bags, and Robinson offered bags that accommodated other religions or did not include religious messages.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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This doctrine was used during the Civil Rights era; if a white defendant was found not guilty of murdering a Black victim in state court in the South, for example, he could still be tried for a civil rights violation in federal court.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2026
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Successful leverage of the First Sale doctrine can significantly reduce tariff costs, though companies will need to meet the stringent conditions of the rule and provide extensive documentation of all transactions to CBP.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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In the days after the Bondi Beach massacre – allegedly committed by a father and son who had embraced Islamic State ideology – the government announced sweeping new gun laws, tougher rules on hate speech, and stronger powers for the home affairs minister to cancel visas on character grounds.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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These include physical resilience, self-defense, marksmanship, map reading, and military law.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Theology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theology. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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