theology

Noun

Meaning

The science of God or of religion; the science which treats of the existence, character, and attributes of God, his laws and government, the doctrines we are to believe, and the duties we are to practice; divinity; (as more commonly understood) "the knowledge derivable from the Scriptures, the systematic exhibition of revealed truth, the science of Christian faith and life."

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

divinity doctrine dogmatics religious studies study of god god scripture godhead gospel creed orthodoxy credo religion philosophy belief
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Antonyms

mistake abortion unhappy painful troubled tortured
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Hypernyms

field discipline bailiwick field of study learned profession

Hyponyms

eschatology apologetics ecclesiology homiletics liturgics liturgiology

Related terms

theurgy thealogy thealogian theologoumenon

Phrases with the word

New Haven theology sacred theology sacramental theology anglican high-church theology mazdean theology comparative theology

Derivatives

theologies

Anagrams

ethology

Examples

he studied theology at Oxford Source: Internet

Abbott's liberal inclinations in theology were prominent both in his educational views and in his books. Source: Internet

According to Pentecostal theology, the language spoken (1) may be an unlearned human language, such as the Bible claims happened on the Day of Pentecost, or (2) it might be of heavenly ( angelic ) origin. Source: Internet

According to Latter-day Saint theology, faith and repentance are prerequisites to baptism. Source: Internet

According to Bruce L. Olsen, director of public affairs for the church, "The logo re-emphasizes the official name of the church and the central position of the Savior in its theology. Source: Internet

According to LDS Church theology, men and women may be "sealed" to one another so that their marital bond continues into the eternities. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

theologoumenon theologue theologus theology of absence theology of liberation theology of mystery