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theology
The academic study of a religion, especially the Christian religion, its faith, history, and scriptures.
Sie hat fünf Jahre lang katholische Theologie studiert, um Priesterin zu werden.
She studied Catholic theology for five years in order to become a priest.
The ending '-logie' (-logy) comes from Greek and refers to a science or field of study. When you see this ending, you know it has to do with an academic subject or a scientific field, as in 'Biologie' (biology) or 'Psychologie' (psychology).
An der Universität werden viele Fächer mit der Endung -logie angeboten.
Many subjects ending in -logie are offered at the university.
When 'Theologie' (theology) is mentioned as a field of study, you generally do not use an article. You say 'er studiert Theologie' (he is studying theology), not 'er studiert die Theologie'.
Mein Bruder hat sich entschieden, an der Universität Freiburg Theologie zu studieren.
My brother decided to study theology at the University of Freiburg.
'Theologie' (theology) is often combined with verbs like 'studieren' (to study) or 'lehren' (to teach). The specific religious denomination is also often named, for example 'evangelische Theologie' (Protestant theology), 'katholische Theologie' (Catholic theology), or 'islamische Theologie' (Islamic theology).
Professor Müller lehrt evangelische Theologie an der Humboldt-Universität.
Professor Müller teaches Protestant theology at Humboldt University.
