theology — the study of the nature of God and religious belief
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the study of the nature of God and religious belief
Pronunciation (IPA): /θiˈɑːlədʒi/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother was so religious, she could have gotten a PhD in theology just from watching Sunday sermons on TV.
- The theology department was the quietest place on campus, except during exam week when students prayed loudly.
- Modern theology addresses contemporary social issues through religious perspectives.
theology
NOUN[/θiˈɑːlədʒi/]
the study of the nature of God and religious belief
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Late Latin 'theologia', which comes from Greek 'theologia' (θεολογία). Composed of Greek 'theos' (God) and 'logia' (study of), ultimately from 'legein' (to speak/to gather).
Breakdown
theo- (God, from Greek theos) + -logy (study of, from Greek logia, meaning discourse or study) = theology (the study of God and religious belief)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother was so religious, she could have gotten a PhD in theology just from watching Sunday sermons on TV.”
“The theology department was the quietest place on campus, except during exam week when students prayed loudly.”
“Modern theology addresses contemporary social issues through religious perspectives.”
“She decided to pursue theology after having what she called 'a divine revelation during calculus class.'”
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