- The science of God or of religion; the science which
treats of the existence, character, and attributes of God, his laws and
government, the doctrines we are to believe, and the duties we are to
practice; divinity; (as more commonly understood) "the knowledge
derivable from the Scriptures, the systematic exhibition of revealed
truth, the science of Christian faith and life."
Meaning of 'theology' (Princeton's WordNet)
1 . theology
[ n]
Meaning (1): - the learned profession acquired by specialized courses in religion (usually taught at a college or seminary)
Example in sentence:
he studied theology at Oxford
Meaning (2): - a particular system or school of religious beliefs and teachings