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theology Definition

the·ol·ogy (t̸hē älə jē)

noun pl. -·gies

  1. the study of religious doctrines and matters of divinity; specif., the study of God and the relations between God, humankind, and the universe
  2. a specific formulation or systemization of religious doctrine or belief as set forth by a given religion or denomination or by one or more individuals

Etymology: ME theologie < LL(Ec) theologia < Gr: see theo- & -logy

theology Synonyms

theology

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theology Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • liberation: Theological method Our approach to the " new " theology of liberation will be based on certain presuppositions about theology and theological method.
  • Eucharist: Read again Cranmer on the theology of the Eucharist.
  • forgiveness: Surely the theology of forgiveness was known to Philemon.
  • ministry: Matthew 23.37 ) This theology of ministry encompasses ministry with young people, ministry with children, ministry with people of all ages.
  • creation: A third strand develops the theology of creation and the new creation.

Converse of object

  • teach: Some colleges could even be described as complacent - one said its role was to teach theology not child protection.
  • reject: And there are many people who would say, " I reject systematic theology and I accept biblical theology.
  • study: Notes for Editors Bishop Jarrett ( born 1944 ) studied theology at King's College, London.

Adjective modifier

  • Reformed: The Institutes continue to be used across the world as a basic textbook of Reformed theology.
  • biblical: Contents Summary: Does the solar system of biblical theology have a sun?
  • systematic: There can be no systematic theology in North America today without the analysis of Marx.
  • evangelical: They were full of expectation of quick results, spurred on perhaps by a spirit of triumphalism that pervades some evangelical theologies.

Modifies a noun

  • faculty: Beside lecturing and supervising graduate students, he also tutors undergraduate students and serves as teaching representative of the Theology faculty.
  • graduate: Details Most Theology Graduates will take the Anglia Ruskin University's MA or Diploma in Pastoral Theology part-time over two years.

Noun used with modifier

  • liberation: What aspects of liberation theology still seem relevant to you?
  • pagan: New words were employed for old theological ideas, which for centuries had been used in pagan theology.