Theologian

Theologian

Theologian (pronunciation: thee-uh-loh-juhn) is a term used to describe an individual who engages in the study of theology, the systematic and rational study of concepts of God and of the nature of religious ideas.

Etymology

The term 'theologian' is derived from the Greek words 'theos' meaning 'God' and 'logos' meaning 'word'. Thus, a theologian is essentially a person who speaks or writes about God.

Related Terms

• Theology: The study of the nature of God and religious belief.
• Religion: A particular system of faith and worship.
• Philosophy of Religion: The philosophical examination of religion, including the nature and existence of God, the examination of religious experience, analysis of religious language and texts, and the relationship of religion and science.
• Divinity: The state or quality of being divine.
• Clergy: The body of all people ordained for religious duties, especially in the Christian Church.

See Also

• List of Theologians
• Christian Theology
• Islamic Theology
• Jewish Theology
• Buddhist Theology

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Theologian
• Wikipedia's article - Theologian

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