theological

/θiə'lɔdʤik/ Cách viết khác : (theological) /θiə'lɔdʤikəl/

Thân thiện

A student reads a theological text in the library.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to the study of God and religious belief: "Theological" describes anything connected to theology, which is the systematic study of the nature of the divine, religious belief, and religious practice.
   • Based on or derived from religious doctrine: It can also describe reasoning, arguments, or concepts that originate from or are influenced by religious teachings and principles.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • She is engaged in deep theological study. (Her studies are focused on the nature of God and religion.)
  • The debate centered on a complex theological point about free will. (The argument was about a complex point derived from religious doctrine.)
  • He attends a theological seminary to become a minister. (He studies at a school dedicated to religious and ministerial education.)

Advanced Usage

• "Theological virtue": In Christian theology, this refers to one of the three virtues (faith, hope, and charity) that are infused by God.
  • Charity is considered the greatest of the theological virtues.
• "Theological anthropology": A branch of theology that studies the human person in relation to God.
  • The course on theological anthropology explores what it means to be human from a religious perspective.

Variants and Related Words

• Theology (n): The academic discipline of studying God and religious belief.
  • He has a doctorate in theology.
• Theologian (n): A person who is an expert in or studies theology.
  • The theologian wrote several books on the nature of sin.
• Theologically (adv): In a way that relates to theology.
  • The issue must be considered theologically as well as philosophically.

Synonyms

• Doctrinal: Concerning a body of teachings or beliefs, especially religious ones.
• Religious: Connected to religion or faith (broader than "theological," which implies formal study).
• Dogmatic: Relating to a set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true (often has a negative connotation of rigidity).

Related Phrases

• Theological discourse: Formal discussion or writing on theological subjects.
  • The book is a significant contribution to modern theological discourse.
• Theological framework: A structured set of theological concepts used to understand the world.
  • Her analysis is set within a Christian theological framework.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to or concerning theology
   • theological seminar