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theology definition

the·ol·ogy (t̸hē äl′ə jē)

noun pl. theologies -·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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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