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Theological

Verb / ˌθi:ʌˈlɑ:dʒɪkʌl / Another word for theological — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to the study of God and religious beliefs

Synonyms & similar words

religious spiritual doctrinal ecclesiastical faithful devout pious sacred divine holy godly theistic canonical dogmatic orthodox creedal philosophical theological scriptural biblical

Synonyms by register

Formal

religious doctrinal ecclesiastical sacred

Literary

divine spiritual sacrosanct

Antonyms

secular irreligious unspiritual materialistic atheistic nonreligious

Common collocations

  • theological debate
  • theological study
  • theological doctrine
  • theological implications
  • theological argument
  • theological system
  • theological perspective

Word family

noun theology
adverb theologically

Usage note

The word 'theological' pertains specifically to the study of religion and God. It is generally used in formal or academic contexts and should not be confused with 'religious' which has a broader application.

Example sentences

  1. The professor specialized in theological studies.
  2. The church held a theological conference for its members.
  3. Theological debates can be intense and thought-provoking.
  4. Theological discussions often lead to a deeper understanding of one's faith.
  5. The theological implications of the text were debated by scholars for years.

Quotes

  • Theological reflection changes the one who reflects.
  • Theological study is not an end in itself.
  • Theological truth is not so much learned as encountered.

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