new theology

American  

noun

1. a movement away from orthodox or fundamentalist theological thought, originating in the late 19th century and aimed at reconciling modern concepts and discoveries in science and philosophy with theology.

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Example Sentences

Luther proclaimed a radical new theology: salvation by faith alone, the priesthood of all believers, the ultimate authority not of the Church, but of the Bible.

From Nature • Oct. 24, 2017

Good and bad business were the elements of the new theology.

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2015

In the closing session, Father McDonagh proposes “a three-year synod on the encyclical,” to educate Church members about this new theology of interconnection and “integral ecology.”

From The New Yorker • Jul. 10, 2015

Emma hated polygamy all her life, even though there were moments when she reconciled herself to the new theology.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2014

In his books, Newman looked for a new theology that could include science.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman