Meaning & Definition of word "Theology"

Theology

/θiˈɑːlədʒi/

1. The study of the nature of God and religious belief.
- Example: The university offers a major in theology that explores various religious traditions.
2. A system or school of religious beliefs or ideas.
- Example: Her theology is deeply rooted in the principles of compassion and forgiveness.
3. The practiced reflection on and interpretations of the divine.
- Example: He spent years studying theology to better understand the complexities of faith.

From the Greek 'theologia', from 'theos' meaning 'God' and 'logia' meaning 'study'.

theology of the body:

A doctrine emphasizing the value of the human body in relation to spirituality.

systematic theology:

A discipline of theology that formulates an orderly, coherent account of the doctrines of the faith.

liberation theology:

A movement in Christian theology, particularly in Latin America, emphasizing social justice.

theologian:

A person who engages in the study of theology.

doctrine:

A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a church or religious group.

divinity:

The state of being a god or divine.

Meaning: God-talk

Example Sentence: In his sermons, he often engages in God-talk to connect with his congregation.

Meaning: Faith study

Example Sentence: She's really into faith study and spends a lot of time discussing theology informally with friends.