theology

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Etymology

From Middle English theologie, from Middle French theologie, from Old French theologie, from Latin theologia, from grc-koi θεολογία, from θεολόγος, from θεός + λόγος.

Pronunciation

• enPR: thē-ŏl'ə-jē, IPA: /θi.ˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/

Noun

theology (uncountable)

1. (uncountable) The study of God, a god, or gods; and of the truthfulness of religion in general. [from mid-14th c.]

   Synonyms: godlore

2. (uncountable) Synonym of religious studies
3. (countable) An organized method of interpreting spiritual works and beliefs into practical form. [1660s]
4. (countable) A particular belief within a religion.
5. (uncountable, computing, slang) Subjective marginal details.

Translations

• French: théologie
• German: Theologie
• Italian: teologia
• Portuguese: teologia
• Russian: богосло́вие
• Spanish: teología

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