theology meaning and definition

THEOLOGY noun

Definition of theology (noun)

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