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theology

noun

Definition of theology

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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 theology and ministry studies were designated as nonprofessional, the master of divinity degree often pursued by eventual pastors or ministers does retain professional status. — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 2 July 2026 Along with theology, that list now includes applied psychology, pharmaceutical sciences and others. — Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 Snyder earned bachelor’s degrees in English and education, along with a minor in theology, from Valparaiso University in 2003. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 Along with theology, that list now includes applied psychology, pharmaceutical sciences and others. — ABC News, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for theology

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Student-athletes may have to adjust to a new coach, a new culture, new expectations and sometimes a completely different philosophy.

— Timothy Baghurst, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
Their philosophy is to create design-forward retreats across the Mediterranean, combining the natural surroundings and heritage of each property with high-end service and amenities.

— Jonathan Samuels, TheWeek, 17 July 2026

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The birds, unconstrained by politics and religion, are a ubiquitous site in the Old City that hosts holy sites for the world's three largest monotheistic religions.

— Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 19 July 2026
Was Hamrick trying to replace one exclusive vision of race with another exclusive vision of religion on top of the mountain?

— John Blake, CNN Money, 19 July 2026

Definition of religion

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Far from being a resolution to moving past trauma, Stevens said, the forgive-and-forget doctrine likely harms victims more.

— Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 20 July 2026
So Sheikh Hamad's doctrine may outlast him, but only if optionality becomes operational resilience rather than a portfolio of relationships on paper.

— Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of doctrine

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The materials prompted an investigation into whether Mission Regional Medical Center and Knapp Medical Center violated state or federal law.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2026
With the ruin of Troy also came the desecration of Zeus’ law, which proved dangerous to the returning Ithacans.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026

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