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Theology
Definition
Theology is the study of religion and religious beliefs.
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- systematic theology
- dogmatic theology
- natural theology
- revealed theology
- practical theology
- moral theology
- political theology
- feminist theology
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Usage note
Theology refers to the study of the nature of God and religious belief. It is typically an academic or formal pursuit, distinct from personal faith or simple religious practice.
Example sentences
- Theology is the study of different religions.
- She is interested in theology and wants to become a religious scholar.
- Theology helps us understand the beliefs and practices of various religious groups.
- Theology explores the relationship between humans and a higher power.
- Theology can involve deep philosophical discussions about the nature of God.
Quotes
'Theology is never any help; it is searching in a dark cellar at midnight for a black cat that isn't there.' - Robert A. Heinlein
'Theology is the effort to explain the unknowable in terms of the not worth knowing.' - H.L. Mencken
'Theology is the science of the divine. Its object is to examine the things of God, inasmuch as they can be known by men.' - Thomas Aquinas
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