Theologian: meaning, definitions and examples
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theologian
[ θiˈɒlədʒ(ə)n ]
religious studies
A theologian is a person who studies religion and religious beliefs, often with a focus on a specific faith or tradition. Theologians explore the nature of God, religious texts, rituals, and the role of religion in society.
Synonyms
divinity scholar, religious scholar, theology expert
Examples of usage
- The theologian spent years studying the Bible to deepen their understanding of Christianity.
- As a theologian, she specialized in Islamic theology and philosophy.
Translations
Translations of the word "theologian" in other languages:
🇵🇹 teólogo
🇮🇳 धर्मशास्त्री
🇩🇪 Theologe
🇮🇩 teolog
🇺🇦 теолог
🇵🇱 teolog
🇯🇵 神学者
🇫🇷 théologien
🇪🇸 teólogo
🇹🇷 teolog
🇰🇷 신학자
🇸🇦 لاهوتي
🇨🇿 teolog
🇸🇰 teológ
🇨🇳 神学家
🇸🇮 teolog
🇮🇸 guðfræðingur
🇰🇿 теолог
🇬🇪 თეოლოგი
🇦🇿 ilahişünas
🇲🇽 teólogo
Word origin
The term 'theologian' originated in the early 17th century and comes from the combination of 'theology' and the suffix '-ian,' which denotes a person associated with a particular field of study. The study of theology has a long history dating back to ancient civilizations, with theologians playing a crucial role in shaping religious beliefs and practices.
See also: theological.