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theology
/θiˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/
noun 5
Collocations
6(noun.)
ADJ
dogmatic, liberal, natural, practical, systematic | ecumenical | traditional | eastern, western | Christian, Hindu, etc. | Catholic, Protestant, etc.
Definitions
noun
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.
On the other hand, theology is the study of religion. The word itself refers to the interpretation of the doctrines of God. But modern theology includes the study of various religions and such topics as church history, sacred writings, and the relationship between religion and human needs.
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.
Most Muslims reject the theology that Jesus died on a cross and was resurrected from the dead (though there is some ambiguity in the Qur'an on the matter), but they do hold that he ascended to heaven and will return again.
5
Subjective marginal details.
While those folks are caught up in theological arguments about LISP versus PROLOG, […]
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Synonyms
noun — the rational and systematic study of religion and its influe
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Theology is a study, but religion is an experience. Theology is the study of religion, and when we study theology we are studying religion.
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On the other hand, theology is the study of religion. The word itself refers to the interpretation of the doctrines of God. But modern theology includes the study of various religions and such topics
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In this context, one could conceivably hold onto the theology that baptism is essential for salvation.
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The secret of Hegel's dialectic lies ultimately in this alone, that it negates theology through philosophy in order then to negate philosophy through theology.
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You don't have to study theology to be a believer.
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Contrary to Newton's public image, most of his work was not devoted to science but rather to theology, mysticism and alchemy.
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