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theology

theology

Meaning of theology

the study of religion and religious beliefs

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British English/θiˈɒlədʒi/
American English/θiˈɑlədʒi/
Russian transcription[tʲɪɐˈloɡʲɪjə]
theology
theology - теология
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theology with Russian translation

theology usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Он преподаёт теологию в колледже.

He teaches theology at the college.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Теология может быть сложным предметом.

Theology can be a difficult subject.

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theology synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between theology / religious studies / divinity / philosophy of religion

🇬🇧English
theology

теология — the study of religion and religious beliefs

C1Rarely

He teaches theology at the college.

Он преподаёт теологию в колледже.

T
🇬🇧English
theology

Exact same meaning as the headword; no difference.

C2Very Often

She is studying theology at university.

Она изучает теологию в университете.

R
🇬🇧English
religious studies

Broader academic study of religion, often more descriptive and less doctrinal than theology.

C2Often

The department offers courses in religious studies and philosophy.

Факультет предлагает курсы по религиоведению и философии.

D
🇬🇧English
divinity

Often refers to theology in a religious or church-related context, and can sound more traditional or specifically Christian.

C2Often

He studied divinity at Cambridge.

Он изучал теологию в Кембридже.

P
🇬🇧English
philosophy of religion

Philosophical examination of religion, its arguments, and concepts; more philosophical than theological.

C2Often

Her research is in the philosophy of religion rather than theology.

Её исследование относится скорее к философии религии, чем к теологии.

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How to pronounce theology and what this word means

theology translation: теология. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce theology

/θiˈɒlədʒi/

theology translation

теология

theology examples

He teaches theology at the college.

theology transcription

/θiˈɒlədʒi/, /θiˈɑlədʒi/

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theology meaning: what does it mean?

the study of religion and religious beliefs

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theology is pronounced as /θiˈɒlədʒi/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

theology definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

He teaches theology at the college. Translation: Он преподаёт теологию в колледже.

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