theological

The word “theological” means relating to theology or the study of religion. In plain terms, describes anything to do with religious study or doctrine.

“Theological” is pronounced theer-LOD-zhihkl (/θi.əˈlɑd͡ʒɪkl/ in IPA).

Here is “theological” used in a sentence: “The two churches have deep theological disagreements.”

“Theological” is an adjective.

“Theological” is a fairly common word in modern English.

"Religious" broadly describes anything connected to faith, worship, or belief in general, while "theological" specifically relates to the formal, academic study of theology, such as doctrine and scripture. A theological argument analyzes religious ideas systematically, whereas a religious practice is simply an act of faith.

"Theological" questions are grounded in religious belief and the study of God or religion, while "philosophical" questions can address the same big topics, such as ethics or existence, without reference to religious doctrine. The two fields often overlap, but theology starts from religious premises that philosophy does not require.

"Theological" frequently appears in phrases such as "theological seminary," "theological debate," "theological studies," and "theological differences." These collocations describe institutions, discussions, or disagreements centered on religious doctrine.