theological
theological — adjective
1. concerning ideas about God, religious faith, and the meaning of spiritual life,
concerning ideas about God, religious faith, and the meaning of spiritual life, especially when studied in an academic or formal way.
The professor's theological arguments drew on centuries of Christian tradition.
attributive use before noun: theological + argument
Kenji decided to study theological texts from Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam.
The university offers a degree in theological studies that includes fieldwork in local communities.
Folake's theological training helped her explain the history behind the ceremony.
The question was more practical than theological, so the committee moved on.
- doctrinal
narrower — focuses specifically on official teachings or doctrines of a church, not the broader academic study
- religious
broader — covers personal belief, practice, and institutions, not just academic study
- divine
different register — describes something coming from or relating to God, not the study of religion
- scriptural
narrower — based specifically on sacred writings rather than systematic theological analysis
- secular
not connected with religious or spiritual matters
文法句型
theological + noun (theological debate, theological question)
be + theological (his argument is theological)
用法筆記
Primarily used in academic or formal contexts. When describing someone's personal faith, the adjective 'religious' is more appropriate. Theological refers specifically to the systematic or scholarly study of religion rather than to personal belief.