theological
of, relating to, or involved with theology: a theological student.
based upon the nature and will of God as revealed to humans.
Origin of theological
1- Sometimes the·o·log·ic .
Other words from theological
- the·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
- an·ti·the·o·log·i·cal, adjective
- non·the·o·log·ic, adjective
- non·the·o·log·i·cal, adjective
- non·the·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
- pre·the·o·log·i·cal, adjective
- sem·i·the·o·log·i·cal, adjective
- sem·i·the·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
- un·the·o·log·ic, adjective
- un·the·o·log·i·cal, adjective
- un·the·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
Words Nearby theological
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How to use theological in a sentence
These pro-choice clergy were motivated by a range of concerns, including desperation that they saw among women in their congregations, and theological commitments to social justice.
There is no one ‘religious view’ on abortion: A scholar of religion, gender and sexuality explains | LGBTQ-Editor | June 19, 2022 | No Straight NewsPart of the reason may be a uniquely Latter-day Saint theological mechanism called personal revelation, by which individual members can receive direct divine instruction without having to go through the institution or its authority figures.
“We wanted this to be a theological statement, not a political statement,” DeBernardo said.
U.S. Catholic theologians call for LGBTQ nondiscrimination protections | Lou Chibbaro Jr. | September 15, 2021 | Washington BladeUnlike some spiritual practices, the elements of tantric sex don’t need to be closely tied to specific theological principles.
Certainly, when it comes to the theological community, Francis is in the minority.
Sorry, Internet: Pope Francis Didn't Open Paradise to Pets | Candida Moss | December 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
And with this first step he takes on a humdinger of a theological problem: Why do bad things happen to good canines?
It is his ability to merge moral sentiment, theological passion, and policy prescription that lights the fire of his rhetoric.
This is where Schaeffer gets beyond the theological categories of evangelical Christians and their detractors.
Much of the theological dispute might seem like hair-splitting, but the stakes were high.
Plotting Nicea III Could Be Pope Francis's Masterstroke | Candida Moss | June 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe was one of the founders of Andover theological seminary, and contributed altogether about $125,000 to that institution.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellHe was the author of many learned theological works and controversial publications.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellGervase Babington died; bishop of Worcester and an eminent theological writer.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellWilliam Lowth died; a celebrated English theological writer and commentator.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellChristopher Davenport, died; a learned Englishman, who became a Franciscan, and published several theological works.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel Munsell
British Dictionary definitions for theological
/ (ˌθɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl) /
of, relating to, or based on theology
based on God's revelation to man of his nature, his designs, and his will
informal difficult to understand; esoteric
Derived forms of theological
- theologically, adverb
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