Theology Definition
thē-ŏlə-jē
theologies
noun
theologies
The study of religious doctrines and matters of divinity; specif., the study of God and the relations between God, humankind, and the universe.
Webster's New World
A system or school of opinions concerning God and religious questions.
Protestant theology; Jewish theology.
American Heritage
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.
Webster's New World
A course of specialized religious study usually at a college or seminary.
American Heritage
An organized method of interpreting spiritual works and beliefs into practical form.
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Other Word Forms of Theology
Noun
Singular:
theology
Plural:
theologiesOrigin of Theology
Middle English theologie from Old French from Latin theologia from Greek theologiā theo- theo- -logiā -logy
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Old French theologie, teologie, from Latin theologia, from Ancient Greek θεολογία (theologia),see theo- +"Ž -logy.
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