theologian
der Theologe, die Theologen
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theologian
A person who has studied theology, the academic study of God and religion. Theologians often work as clergy, researchers, or teachers in the religious field.
Der Theologe hielt einen Vortrag über die Ethik in den Weltreligionen.
The theologian gave a lecture on ethics in the world religions.
| gender | masculine der |
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| plural | die Theologen |
| genitive | des Theologen |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | der Theologe | die Theologen |
| accusative | den Theologen | die Theologen |
| dative | dem Theologen | den Theologen |
| genitive | des Theologen | der Theologen |
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The word 'Theologe' (theologian) comes from Greek. It is made up of 'théos' (God) and 'lógos' (teaching, word), so it literally means 'scholar of God'.
Als Theologe beschäftigt er sich mit der Interpretation alter religiöser Schriften.
As a theologian, he studies the interpretation of old religious texts.
'Der Theologe' (the theologian) belongs to a word family around the topic of religion and faith. The related academic field is 'die Theologie' (theology), and the adjective is 'theologisch' (theological).
Sie studiert Theologie an der Universität.
She is studying theology at the university.
Das ist eine rein theologische Frage.
That is a purely theological question.
The theologian's denomination or specialty is often mentioned. Typical phrases are 'ein katholischer Theologe' (a Catholic theologian), 'ein evangelischer Theologe' (a Protestant theologian), or 'ein bekannter Theologe' (a well-known theologian).
Der evangelische Theologe diskutierte mit dem Philosophen.
The Protestant theologian discussed the issue with the philosopher.
