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ə noun, plural the·ol·o·gies.
1.
the field of study and analysis that treats of God and of God's attributes and relations to the universe; study of divine things or religious truth; divinity.
2.
a particular form, system, branch, or course of this study.
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theology (θɪˈɒlədʒɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —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 | |
| the'ologist | |
| —n | |
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Theology
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Word Origin & History
theology
mid-14c., from O.Fr. theologie "philosophical treatment of Christian doctrine" (14c.), from L. theologia, from Gk. theologia "an account of the gods," from theologos "one discoursing on the gods," from theos "god" (see Thea) + -logos "treating of."
"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]
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Cultural Dictionary
theology definition
The disciplined study of religious questions, such as the nature of God, sin, and salvation.
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Slang Dictionary
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.
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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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Example sentences
Her books are more about theology than psychic prediction.
Let's bracket for a moment whether or not this can be worked out within a revealed theology.
At their best, science fiction and theology can leave us awestruck before the unutterable strangeness and vastness of the cosmos.
They have reconciled their faith and theology with modern science.
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