theological
/θiə'lɔdʤik/ Cách viết khác : (theological) /θiə'lɔdʤikəl/
Definition
- 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.
Adjective
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of or relating to or concerning theology
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theological seminar
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