The term derives from the Greek theologia (θεολογία), a combination of theos (Θεός, 'god') and logia (λογία, 'utterances, sayings, oracles')—the latter word relating to Greek logos (λόγος, 'word, discourse, account, reasoning'). … See more

Richard Hooker defines theology as "the science of things divine". The term can, however, be used for a variety of disciplines or fields … See more

The history of the study of theology in institutions of higher education is as old as the history of such institutions themselves. For instance: See more

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The term theology has been deemed by some as only appropriate to the study of religions that worship a supposed deity (a theos), i.e. more widely than monotheism; and presuppose a … See more

Pre-20th century
Whether or not reasoned discussion about the divine is possible has long been a point of contention. Protagoras, as early as the fifth century See more

• "Theology" on Encyclopædia Britannica
• Chattopadhyay, Subhasis. "Reflections on Hindu Theology" in Prabuddha Bharata or Awakened India 120(12): 664–672 (2014). See more