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
The class is specifically designed to provide an opportunity to ask questions about Christianity and our Lutheran theology.
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Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 24 May 2025
This led to a revival in Thomistic theology and natural law philosophy throughout the Catholic world.
—Samuel Gregg, National Review, 12 May 2025
Over time, anyone who really questioned the theology of Biden was eventually kicked out, and the only people remaining in that inner circle are the truest of true believers.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 20 May 2025
And like any theology, skepticism was not permitted.
—Scott Detrow, NPR, 19 May 2025
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Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 24 May 2025
This led to a revival in Thomistic theology and natural law philosophy throughout the Catholic world.
—Samuel Gregg, National Review, 12 May 2025
Over time, anyone who really questioned the theology of Biden was eventually kicked out, and the only people remaining in that inner circle are the truest of true believers.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 20 May 2025
And like any theology, skepticism was not permitted.
—Scott Detrow, NPR, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theology
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Pullman spent years wanting his acting career to be totally separate from his relationship from his father, but in recent times has changed his philosophy.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2025
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This philosophy is a cornerstone of our manufacturing operations.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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Hajj, the world’s largest annual pilgrimage, begins today in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, as over 1 million Muslims travel to the religion's holiest city.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Hundreds of thousands, by some estimates, embraced the religion.—
Foster Klug,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Because Moore was working for the network, Eady is also suing them by respondeat superior, a legal doctrine that holds employers responsible for the wrongful conduct of their employees.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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After Mao died, new leadership saw the folly of the Maoist doctrine.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Newsom said in a court filing on Thursday that troops had moved beyond those allowable duties to actively assist ICE agents in making arrests, in violation of a federal law known as the Posse Comitatus Act, which is designed to prevent the military from being used as a domestic police force.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2025
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Oyun-Erdene’s supporters say his ouster had three drivers: Firstly, and with a dash of irony, his relentless pursuit of official graft, including a draft law his cabinet just submitted that would compel all public officials to justify their income.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
13 June 2025
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“Theology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theology. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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