Theology: meaning, definitions and examples

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theology

 

[ θiːˈɒlədʒi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

study of religion

Theology is the study of the nature of the divine, religious beliefs, and the practice of religion. It explores questions about the existence of God, the nature of religious experience, the meaning of life, and the role of religion in society.

Synonyms

divinity, religious studies, theosophy

Examples of usage

  • Theology students often debate the existence of a higher power.
  • His deep interest in theology led him to become a priest.
  • Theology plays a significant role in shaping religious doctrines.
  • Theology delves into the mysteries of faith and spirituality.
  • Theology examines the relationship between humans and the divine.

Translations

Translations of the word "theology" in other languages:

🇵🇹 teologia

🇮🇳 धर्मशास्त्र

🇩🇪 Theologie

🇮🇩 teologi

🇺🇦 теологія

🇵🇱 teologia

🇯🇵 神学 (しんがく)

🇫🇷 théologie

🇪🇸 teología

🇹🇷 teoloji

🇰🇷 신학 (神学)

🇸🇦 لاهوت

🇨🇿 teologie

🇸🇰 teológia

🇨🇳 神学 (shénxué)

🇸🇮 teologija

🇮🇸 guðfræði

🇰🇿 теология

🇬🇪 თეოლოგია

🇦🇿 ilahiyyat

🇲🇽 teología

Etymology

The word 'theology' has its roots in Greek, with 'theo' meaning 'God' and 'logos' meaning 'word' or 'discourse'. The term originated in the context of Christianity to refer to the study of God and religious beliefs. Over time, theology has evolved to include the study of various religious traditions and spiritual practices.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,687, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.