as in philosophy
a body of beliefs and practices regarding the supernatural and the worship of one or more deities
She plans to pursue a masters degree in Jewish theology.
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Behind its doors lie over 60,000 volumes, including rare 16th- and 17th-century works in medicine, law, and theology, many bound in leather and gold.
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Navya Verma, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
His theology is that of Martin Luther’s theses and the Protestant Reformation, worn smooth, still floating through time.
—Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
And yet the Friend’s theology was heavy on judgment—and Judgment Day.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Joe Palaggi is a writer and historian whose work sits at the crossroads of theology, politics, and American civic culture.
—Joe Palaggi, Twin Cities, 25 Dec. 2025
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The Kaizen Approach is a Japanese philosophy that promotes incremental change in organizations at every level.—
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For those who live it, the wine country aesthetic is a philosophy, one that prioritizes natural beauty, comfort, and a life lived in step with the rhythms of the vineyards.—
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But the original radiates a kind of old-time religion; and while the music of Bowie’s version lacks some of that spirit, the words still carry it.—
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This philosophy is his religion.—
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That rule was at odds with the doctrine of prioritizing the protection of life, leading some departments to revise their use-of-force policies and some states to ban the rule.—
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Taipei has taken several steps in recent years to incorporate drones into its military doctrine.—
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The board’s unanimous vote came weeks after pension-plan actuaries confirmed the program would be cost-neutral, as state law requires.—
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The opposing side has said that Idaho’s law targets and harms trans women and girls and that Hecox, specifically, mitigated any potential advantages through hormone treatments.—
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“Theology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theology. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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