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theology

the·ol·o·gy [ thee ólləjee ] (plural the·ol·o·gies)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. study of religion: the study of religion, especially the Christian faith and God's relation to the world

2. religious theory: a religious theory, school of thought, or system of belief

3. course of religious training: a course of specialized religious training, especially one intended to lead students to a vocation in the Christian Church

[14th century. Via French and Latin< Greek theologia "study of divine things"]

the·ol·o·gist noun
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