theology

[ thee-ol-uh-jee ]
/ θiˈɒl ə dʒi /
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noun, plural the·ol·o·gies.

the field of study and analysis that treats of God and of God's attributes and relations to the universe; study of divine things or religious truth; divinity.
a particular form, system, branch, or course of this study.

Origin of theology

1325–75; Middle English theologie < Old French < Late Latin theologia < Greek theología. See theo-, -logy

OTHER WORDS FROM theology

an·ti·the·ol·o·gy, adjective

Words nearby theology

theological, theological virtue, theological virtues, theologize, theologue, theology, theomachy, theomancy, theomania, theomorphic, theonomy

Words related to theology

dogma, creed, belief, doctrine, faith, credo, theism

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British Dictionary definitions for theology

theology
/ (θɪˈɒlədʒɪ) /

noun plural -gies

the systematic study of the existence and nature of the divine and its relationship to and influence upon other beings
a specific branch of this study, undertaken from the perspective of a particular group feminist theology
the systematic study of Christian revelation concerning God's nature and purpose, esp through the teaching of the Church
a specific system, form, or branch of this study, esp for those preparing for the ministry or priesthood

Derived forms of theology

theologist, noun

Word Origin for theology

C14: from Late Latin theologia, from Latin; see theo-, -logy

Cultural definitions for theology

theology

The disciplined study of religious questions, such as the nature of God, sin, and salvation (see also salvation).