theology (n.)

  1. the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth

    [ Syn: divinity ]

  2. a particular system or school of religious beliefs and teachings; Jewish theology; Roman Catholic theology

    [ Syn: theological system ]

  3. the learned profession acquired by specialized courses in religion (usually taught at a college or seminary); he studied theology at Oxford'

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