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theology

[ thee-ol-uh-jee ]
/ Ξiˈɒl ə dʒi /
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noun, plural the·ol·o·gies.
the field of study and analysis that treats of God and of God's attributes and relations to the universe; study of divine things or religious truth; divinity.
a particular form, system, branch, or course of this study.
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Origin of theology

1325–75; Middle English theologie<Old French <Late Latin theologia<Greek theología.See theo-, -logy

OTHER WORDS FROM theology

an·ti·the·ol·o·gy, adjective
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How to use theology in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for theology

theology
/ (ΞÉȘˈɒlədʒÉȘ) /

noun plural -gies
the systematic study of the existence and nature of the divine and its relationship to and influence upon other beings
a specific branch of this study, undertaken from the perspective of a particular groupfeminist theology
the systematic study of Christian revelation concerning God's nature and purpose, esp through the teaching of the Church
a specific system, form, or branch of this study, esp for those preparing for the ministry or priesthood

Derived forms of theology

theologist, noun

Word Origin for theology

C14: from Late Latin theologia, from Latin; see theo-, -logy
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Cultural definitions for theology

theology

The disciplined study of religious questions, such as the nature of God, sin, and salvation (see also salvation).

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