theological
adjective
theo·log·i·cal
ˌthē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 
variants
or less commonly theologic
1
: of or relating to theology
2
: preparing for a religious vocation
a theological student
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Despite a formal theological dialogue that began in the 1960s, big differences remain, especially over the Church of England’s decision to ordain women.
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ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
One is a religious man in the deepest sense; the whole of his life has been shaped by religious disciplines and a theological tradition.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
And the military usage of theological terms at the Pentagon, that got almost 3 million.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
This is also true in the Christian world, where the impulse to use your hands has a distinct theological flavor to it.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
One is a religious man in the deepest sense; the whole of his life has been shaped by religious disciplines and a theological tradition.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
And the military usage of theological terms at the Pentagon, that got almost 3 million.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
This is also true in the Christian world, where the impulse to use your hands has a distinct theological flavor to it.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for theological
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“Theological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theological. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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