Bachelor of Theology
Definition
- Noun:
- An undergraduate academic degree in theology: A "bachelor of theology" is a bachelor's degree awarded upon completion of a program of study focused on theological subjects, such as religious doctrine, sacred texts, church history, and ethics. It is typically abbreviated as B.Th. or B.Theol.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- She earned a bachelor of theology from the university's divinity school.
- The program requires three years of full-time study to complete the bachelor of theology.
Advanced Usage
- The degree is often a prerequisite for further graduate study in theology or divinity, or for certain forms of ministerial training.
- After completing his bachelor of theology, he enrolled in a master of divinity program.
Variants and Related Words
- B.Th.: The common abbreviation for Bachelor of Theology.
- Bachelor of Divinity (B.D.): A similar, sometimes more advanced, theological degree.
- Theology: The study of the nature of God and religious belief.
Synonyms
- B.Theol.: An alternative abbreviation.
- Undergraduate degree in theology: A descriptive synonym.
Notes
- This term refers specifically to the degree itself. It is not typically used in idiomatic expressions or as a phrasal verb.
Noun
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a bachelor's degree in theology
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