English · Word Candidate

theology

/θiˈɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/

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Also seen as: theologies

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The study of God, a god, or gods; and of the truthfulness of religion in general.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nghiên cứu về Chúa, một vị thần, hoặc các vị thần và sự chân thực của tôn giáo nói chung

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Synonym of religious studies.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tương đương với nghiên cứu tôn giáo

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Noun

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).

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.

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