theology theology /θiːˈɑːlədʒi/

noun

1. () The rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth  ( divinity , theology )
   the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
   
2. () A particular system or school of religious beliefs and teachings  ( theological system , theology )
   a particular system or school of religious beliefs and teachings
    Jewish theology
   Jewish theology
    Roman Catholic theology
   Roman Catholic theology
   
3. () The learned profession acquired by specialized courses in religion (usually taught at a college or seminary)  ( theology )
   the learned profession acquired by specialized courses in religion (usually taught at a college or seminary)
    He studied theology at Oxford
   he studied theology at Oxford