theology
theology — noun
1. the academic study that examines God, gods, or a divine power, together with the
the academic study that examines God, gods, or a divine power, together with the beliefs, writings, and practices of a religion.
After finishing high school, Hari decided to study theology at a university in Cairo.
collocation: study theology
Adaeze enrolled in a theology course to learn about different religious traditions.
collocation: theology course
The theology department at the college offers classes on both Christianity and Buddhism.
Nadia's interest in theology grew as she read about the history of world religions.
Tariq wants to study theology so he can become a teacher at a religious school.
- divinity
used more at British universities to name the academic field, especially at Oxford and Cambridge
- religious studies
a broader field that includes historical and cultural approaches, not requiring a faith perspective
用法筆記
Usually uncountable when referring to the academic discipline itself. Can be countable when specifying a particular approach, as in 'a feminist theology' or 'a liberation theology.'
常見錯誤
2. a particular system of religious ideas and teachings that shapes how a religious
a particular system of religious ideas and teachings that shapes how a religious group understands God, the world, and human life.
The theology of the Lutheran church puts great importance on faith and grace.
theology of + [religious group] — possessive structure
Rabbi Tamar explained how Jewish theology differs from Christian theology in class.
We studied Buddhist theology in our comparative religion course this year.
Erik found it hard to accept the theology of the new religious group he joined.
Faisal asked his imam to explain the theology behind their mosque's daily prayer routine.
文法句型
the theology of + [religious group]
[possessive] + theology
用法筆記
Almost always used with an article, a possessive, or a prepositional phrase. You would rarely say 'Theology says...' without specifying which theology.