theology

 
Pronunciation: /θiːˈɒlədʒi/

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

noun

Origin:

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