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the·ol·ogy (t̸hē äl′ə jē)
noun pl. theologies -·gies
- the study of religious doctrines and matters of divinity; specif., the study of God and the relations between God, humankind, and the universe
- 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
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