natural theology
noun
theology based on knowledge of the natural world and on human reason, apart from revelation.
Compare
revealed theology.
Origin of natural theology
First recorded in 1670–80
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British Dictionary definitions for natural theology
natural theology
noun
the attempt to derive theological truth, and esp the existence of God, from empirical facts by reasoned argument
Compare revealed religion, fideism, revelation (def. 3)