theologians

/θiːəˈloʊdʒənz/ /θiːəˈlɑːdʒənz/

Meanings

noun

One who studies theology.

Examples :

"Theologians study religious texts and beliefs to understand God and faith. "

noun

In Roman Catholic usage, a theological lecturer attached to a cathedral church.

Examples :

"The cathedral employed several theologians to teach religious doctrine to the community and advise the bishop. "

religion theology education

Related Words

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

studies noun

/ˈstʌdiz/

An academic field of study concerning the given subject.

"Environmental studies are becoming increasingly important as we face climate change. "

community noun

/k(ə)ˈmjunəti/ /kəˈmjuːnɪti/

A group sharing a common understanding, and often the same language, law, manners, and/or tradition.

"The school community celebrated the end-of-year festival together. "

theological adjective

/θɪəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl/ /θi.əˈlɑd͡ʒɪkl/

Of or relating to theology.

"The professor's lecture delved into theological interpretations of the creation story. "

catholic adjective

/ˈkaθ(ə)lɪk/ /ˈkæθ(ə)lɪk/

Of the Western Christian church, as differentiated from e.g. the Orthodox church.

"Christmas is celebrated at different dates in the Catholic and Orthodox calendars."

employed verb

/ɛmˈplɔɪd/

To hire (somebody for work or a job).

"Yesterday our local garage employed a new mechanic."

theology noun

/θi.ˈɒ.lə.dʒi/

The study of God, a god, or gods; and of the truthfulness of religion in general.

"My religion teacher's lectures on theology helped me understand different beliefs about the nature of God. "

attached verb

/əˈtætʃt/

To fasten, to join to (literally and figuratively).

"An officer is attached to a certain regiment, company, or ship."

doctrine noun

/ˈdɒktɹɪn/ /ˈdɑktɹɪn/

A belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters.

"The four noble truths summarise the main doctrines of Buddhism."

cathedral adjective

/kəˈθiː.dɹəl/

Relating to the throne or the see of a bishop.

"The cathedral chapter of the school held a special meeting to discuss the new bishop's plans. "

lecturer noun

/ˈlɛktʃəɹə/ /ˈlɛktʃəɹɚ/

A person who gives lectures, especially as a profession.

"The university hired a new lecturer to teach history. "

religious noun

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "