theology
//θiˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi//
formalForms
- Plural
- theologies
Definitions
1.The study of God, a god, or gods; and of the truthfulness of religion in general.
2.Synonym of religious studies.
- Theology is a study, but religion is an experience. Theology is the study of religion, and when we study theology we are studying religion.
3.An organized method of interpreting spiritual works and beliefs into practical form.
4.A particular belief within a religion.
- In this context, one could conceivably hold onto the theology that baptism is essential for salvation.
- Another problem with the theology that Jews are chosen for a universal ethical mission is that one does not need to be Jewish to be a beacon of light.
Frequency
Overall
Rare· #4413
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Rare
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Etymology
From Middle English theologie, from Middle French theologie, from Old French theologie, from Latin theologia, from Koine Greek θεολογία (theología), from θεολόγος (theológos, adjective), from θεός (theós) + λόγος (lógos).
By surface analysis, theo- + -logy.