rhizoverbBeta
DictionarytheologicalStudy of God and religious belief
adjective

theological

thee-uh-LAH-ji-kul/ˌθiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkl/

Relating to the study of God and religious beliefs.

The scholars compare religious texts during a theological discussion.

Two scholars compare religious imagery in open reference books, visibly studying religious beliefs rather than participating in worship.
Etymology
theoGreekgod
+logGreektreating of
+icalLatinrelating to

The Greek pieces describe an “account of the gods.” That idea became the systematic study of God and religious doctrine, and the adjective marks something as belonging to that field.

In context

SOAS University of London47:21
his position as a theological and corporate figurehead however useful in approaching what is a largely universal notion of divinely sanctioned kingship
ReSIA – Natasha Morris – The King and I: Qajar Portrait Miniatures

More examples

  • She writes a theological study of the text.
  • His argument rests on theological assumptions.
  • The library has a large collection of theological works.

Forms

theological

theology noun — the study of religious beliefs and ideas

Similar words

religious
Religious concerns belief or worship broadly; theological concerns the study of religious ideas.
doctrinal
Doctrinal concerns a body of teaching; theological specifically concerns ideas about religion or divinity.