The rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth.

synonym: divinity.

Roget 983: theology (natural and revealed); theogony^†, theosophy; divinity; hagiology, hagiography; Caucasian mystery; monotheism; religion; religious persuasion, religious sect, religious denomination; creed etc. (belief) 484; article of faith, declaration of faith, profession of faith, confession of faith.    theologue, theologian; scholastic, divine, schoolman^†, canonist, theologist^†; the Fathers.    ... show more

Dutch: van de regen in de drup, theologie
Polish: teologia

A particular system or school of religious beliefs and teachings:
— Jewish theology.
— Roman Catholic theology.

synonym: theological system.

Dutch: theologie

The learned profession acquired by specialized courses in religion (usually taught at a college or seminary).

Dutch: godgeleerdheid, theologie