as in philosophy
a body of beliefs and practices regarding the supernatural and the worship of one or more deities
She plans to pursue a masters degree in Jewish theology.
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Recent Examples of theology
Both impulses ultimately derive, however, from his attempts to synthesize science, particularly evolution, with theology.
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Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 29 Jan. 2025
The lowest-paying positions are in theology and religion, which yield an average yearly salary of $38,710 and drew only 437 students for the year.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Vance reflects a retrograde understanding of Catholic theology, one that was superseded 60 years ago.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
Madrasas emphasize Islamic theology, often with sectarian leanings, and Arabic, a language not widely spoken in Pakistan.
—Zia Ur-Rehman, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 29 Jan. 2025
The lowest-paying positions are in theology and religion, which yield an average yearly salary of $38,710 and drew only 437 students for the year.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Vance reflects a retrograde understanding of Catholic theology, one that was superseded 60 years ago.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
Madrasas emphasize Islamic theology, often with sectarian leanings, and Arabic, a language not widely spoken in Pakistan.
—Zia Ur-Rehman, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for theology
Recent Examples of Synonyms for theology
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The brand’s philosophy transcends product creation.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
10 Feb. 2025
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The new economic philosophy that dominated during the Biden years emphasized demand over supply.—
Jason Furman,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Feb. 2025
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This week, West was hit with a fresh lawsuit from a Yeezy staffer who filed a complaint naming the company and rapper, stating that she was subjected to discrimination, harassment and retaliation because of her gender and Jewish religion.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Feb. 2025
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The shifting role of religion in this historic region is embodied in the monumental Hagia Sophia, perhaps Istanbul’s most famous landmark and tourist destination.—
Terri Colby,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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What Clarence Thomas Has Said on Obergefell Thomas, the court's most conservative judge, wrote in a dissenting opinion in Obergefell that the majority opinion stretched the doctrine of substantive due process rights found in the Fourteenth Amendment too far.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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Christian doctrine teaches that at the end of time, God will restore each person’s body, reuniting it with their soul.—
Therese Cory,
The Conversation,
28 Jan. 2025
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At the time he was sentenced, the federal sentencing guidelines gave judges no real leeway and a 2010 law did not give Wintersmith and other prisoners like him retroactive relief.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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The lawsuit claims that L.A. Unified is denying arts instruction to students that is guaranteed by state law.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Theology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theology. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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