Word
theologian
Phoneticsthe·olo·gian
US/ˌθiəˈɫoʊdʒiən/
UK/θiːəlˈəʊdʒən/
Definition
n. a person who studies or writes about religion and God. They often try to explain how religious beliefs fit with the world we live in.
n. a person who studies or writes about religion, especially the nature of God and religious belief. Often used to describe scholars who engage in systematic theological reflection.
Examples
“The theologian spent years writing about the meaning of life.”
“The theologian argued that modern science and ancient religious texts can actually support each other.”
“While the philosopher focused on the logical structure of the argument, the theologian explored its implications for the nature of the divine and human morality.”
Examples
simple
“The theologian spent years writing about the meaning of life.”
contextual
“The theologian argued that modern science and ancient religious texts can actually support each other.”
complex
“While the philosopher focused on the logical structure of the argument, the theologian explored its implications for the nature of the divine and human morality.”
Real-World Examples
“A local theologian and educator, Harry ran a faith-based youth program that included an environmental justice curriculum and trips to nearby farms.” “I'm a classicist and theologian with an interest in how culture and performance shape our ideas of what it is to be human.” Etymology
From Old French theologien, equivalent to theology + -an.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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