English Explanatory Dictionary

theology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The study of God, a god, or gods; and of the truthfulness of religion in general.
  2. Synonym of religious studies.
  3. An organized method of interpreting spiritual works and beliefs into practical form.
  4. A particular belief within a religion.
  5. Subjective marginal details.

Pronunciation

thē-ŏl'ə-jē /θiˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ en-us-theology.ogg

Word forms

theology theologies

Etymology

From Middle English theologie, from Middle French theologie, from Old French theologie, from Latin theologia, from Koine Greek θεολογία (theología), from θεολόγος (theológos, adjective), from θεός (theós) + λόγος (lógos). By surface analysis, theo- + -logy.

Synonyms

godlore religious studies

Related words

thealogian thealogy theologoumenon theurgy

Derived words

atheology decision theology dogmatic theology dominion theology Mercersburg theology natural theology negative theology New England theology New Haven theology pectoral theology physico-theology process theology replacement theology sacred theology theologian theologic theological theologically theologise theologist theologize
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