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new theology

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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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But here is where the new theology diverges most sharply from the old.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026

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

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

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