THEOLOGY Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

theology

noun

Definition of theology

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 Sullivan said schools of theology are particularly good places to study the ethics of AI. — Yonat Shimron, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 The puzzle of how to marry theology and extraterrestrial life predates the current surge in UAP disclosures. — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Aug. 2026 Other information voters should know Peyton grew up in Kansas City and is working toward a master’s degree in theology. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026 The board is made up of experts in several fields, including philosophy, engineering, enterprise AI, theology and higher education. — Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for theology

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Some of its members have advocated for open borders, and believe gender is a social construct, both of which have been fodder for inflammatory social media content from those seeking to discredit the philosophy.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
Get clear on what your company actually needs next, then find the person with the talent, judgment, track record and leadership philosophy to get you there.

— Jamie Savage, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of philosophy

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Though religious thinkers will fight fiercely to show one of the stories to be the one that religion really sanctions, each Abrahamic religion has signposts pointing both ways.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
Dialog doesn’t take away from the strong emotions people carry about war, death, or religion and history.

— Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of religion

Noun

First, the law takes its time in responding to new technologies, figuring that new tools can be accommodated within existing ideas, rules, and doctrines.

— Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Because of the boldness of their political positions and doctrines, progressives can be seen as more charismatic than their more centrist counterparts.

— Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of doctrine

Noun

The system is a maze in which laws collide with gray areas, where layers upon layers of policy have accumulated over decades in a pile waiting for reform that has never come.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
California community colleges will be able to offer more bachelor’s degrees under a law signed by the governor.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

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