theology

theology (θɪˈɒlədʒɪ)
—n , pl -gies
1.	the systematic study of the existence and nature of the divine and its relationship to and influence upon other beings
2.	a specific branch of this study, undertaken from the perspective of a particular group: feminist theology
3.	the systematic study of Christian revelation concerning God's nature and purpose, esp through the teaching of the Church
4.	a specific system, form, or branch of this study, esp for those preparing for the ministry or priesthood
[C14: from Late Latin theologia, from Latin; see theo-, -logy]
the'ologist
—n

theology

"Theology moves back and forth between two poles, the eternal truth of its foundations and the temporal situation in which the eternal truth must be received." [Paul Tillich, "Systematic Theology," 1951]

theology definition

The disciplined study of religious questions, such as the nature of God, sin, and salvation.

theology

n.
1. Ironically or humorously used to refer to religious issues.
2. Technical fine points of an abstruse nature, esp. those where the resolution is of theoretical interest but is relatively marginal with respect to actual use of a design or system. Used esp. around software issues with a heavy AI or language-design component, such as the smart-data vs. smart-programs dispute in AI.

theology definition

1. Ironically or humorously used to refer to religious issues.
2. Technical fine points of an abstruse nature, especially those where the resolution is of theoretical interest but is relatively marginal with respect to actual use of a design or system. Used especially around software issues with a heavy AI or language-design component, such as the smart-data vs. smart-programs dispute in AI.
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