theologian

noun

theo·lo·gian ˌthē-ə-ˈlō-jən

: a specialist in theology

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The inspiration for the movie came from the French theologian Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, who believed that the human race was getting ready to come together into a kind of cosmic telepathic hive mind. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 23 Aug. 2026 Steven Harmon, a Baptist theologian at Gardner-Webb University who has spent decades studying Baptist history, says much of that change stems from the way denominational labels have become intertwined with political identity. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Aug. 2026 In February 1976, 11 commissioners — theologians, physicians, ethicists, lawyers, scientists and civic leaders — examined this question and other ethical quandaries during a four-day retreat in Howard County. — Stephanie Haridopolos, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2026 In addition to early Christian authors, many of the videos show later saints, monks, bishops and theologians, especially from Eastern Orthodox traditions. — Denva Gallant, The Conversation, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for theologian

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15th century, in the meaning defined above

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