Teología (en. Theology)

/teo.lo.'xi.a/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Discipline that studies God and religious issues.
Theology seeks to understand divine will.
La teología busca entender la voluntad divina.
Set of religious doctrines.
Each religion has its own theology.
Cada religión tiene su propia teología.
Branch of philosophy that reflects on faith and the existence of God.
Theology is closely related to philosophy.
La teología se relaciona estrechamente con la filosofía.

Etymology

It derives from the Greek 'theología', where 'theos' means 'God' and 'logia' means 'study'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

practical theology
Application of theology in daily life.
teología práctica
systematic theology
Ordered study of Christian doctrine.
teología sistemática
liberation theology
Movement that seeks to unite theology with the struggle for social justice.
teología de la liberación

Related Words

theologian
Person who studies or teaches theology.
teólogo
theological
Relating to theology or theological virtues.
teologal
dogma
Fundamental principle of a religious doctrine.
dogma

Slang Meanings

À la carte religion
Some people see theology as à la carte religion, choosing only what they like.
Algunas personas ven la teología como religión a la carta, eligiendo solo lo que les gusta.
Faith of examination
He practiced a faith of examination theology, questioning everything before accepting it.
Practicaba una teología de fe de examen, cuestionando todo antes de aceptarlo.