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Theology

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."

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Angelology 76% connected

A discourse on angels, or a body of doctrines in regard to angels.

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Apologetics 76% connected

That branch of theology which defends the Holy Scriptures, and sets forth the evidence of their divine authority.

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Ecclesiology 76% connected

The science or theory of church building and decoration.

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Eschatology 76% connected

The doctrine of the last or final things, as death, judgment, and the events therewith connected.

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Hermeneutics 76% connected

The science of interpretation and explanation; exegesis; esp., that branch of theology which defines the laws whereby the meaning of the Scriptures i…

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Homiletics 76% connected

The art of preaching; that branch of theology which treats of homilies or sermons, and the best method of preparing and delivering them.

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Liturgics 76% connected

The science of worship; history, doctrine, and interpretation of liturgies.

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Liturgiology 76% connected

The science treating of liturgical matters; a treatise on, or description of, liturgies.

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Theodicy 76% connected

A vindication of the justice of God in ordaining or permitting natural and moral evil.

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Bailiwick 76% connected

The precincts within which a bailiff has jurisdiction; the limits of a bailiff's authority.

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Discipline 76% connected

The treatment suited to a disciple or learner; education; development of the faculties by instruction and exercise; training, whether physical, menta…

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Field 76% connected

Cleared land; land suitable for tillage or pasture; cultivated ground; the open country.

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Study 76% connected

A setting of the mind or thoughts upon a subject; hence, application of mind to books, arts, or science, or to any subject, for the purpose of acquir…

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Subject 76% connected

Placed or situated under; lying below, or in a lower situation.

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System 76% connected

An assemblage of objects arranged in regular subordination, or after some distinct method, usually logical or scientific; a complete whole of objects…

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Theological 74% connected

Of or pertaining to theology, or the science of God and of divine things; as, a theological treatise.

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Theological 74% connected

Of or pertaining to theology, or the science of God and of divine things; as, a theological treatise.

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Theologizer 74% connected

One who theologizes; a theologian.

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Theologizer 74% connected

One who theologizes; a theologian.

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Divinity 92% connected

The state of being divine; the nature or essence of God; deity; godhead.

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