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theology

Pronunciation: /θiːˈɒlədʒi/

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Definition of theology

noun (plural theologies)

[mass noun]

the study of the nature of God and religious belief: a theology degree
religious beliefs and theory when systematically developed:in Christian theology, God comes to be conceived as Father and Son [count noun]:a willingness to tolerate new theologies

Derivatives

theologist

Origin:

late Middle English (originally applying only to Christianity): from French théologie, from Latin theologia, from Greek, from theos 'god' + -logia (see -logy)