theology
/θiˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: theologies
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The study of God, a god, or gods; and of the truthfulness of religion in general.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Synonym of religious studies.
Noun
Examples
Theology is a study, but religion is an experience. Theology is the study of religion, and when we study theology we are studying religion.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “theology” mean?
The study of God, a god, or gods; and of the truthfulness of religion in general.
Is “theology” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.