Definition of "theology"

Theology is a study, but religion is an experience. Theology is the study of religion, and when we study theology we are studying religion.

1896 September 15, William Newton Clarke, Immortality, a Study of Belief, and Earlier Addresses‎, Yale University Press, published 1920, page 23

In this context, one could conceivably hold onto the theology that baptism is essential for salvation.

2018, Steven D. Cone, Theology from the Great Tradition‎, Bloomsbury Academic, page 578

Most Muslims reject the theology that Jesus died on a cross and was resurrected from the dead (though there is some ambiguity in the Qur'an on the matter), but they do hold that he ascended to heaven and will return again.

2019, Ben C. Blackwell, R.L. Hatchett, Engaging Theology: A Biblical, Historical, and Practical Introduction‎, Zondervan Academic, page 138

Another problem with the theology that Jews are chosen for a universal ethical mission is that one does not need to be Jewish to be a beacon of light.

2020 February 4, Rabbi Evan Moffic, What Every Christian Needs to Know About Judaism‎, Abingdon Press, page 59

While those folks are caught up in theological arguments about LISP versus PROLOG, […]

1986 December 9, Jim Seymour, “In plain English”, in PC Mag‎, volume 5, number 21, Ziff Davis, page 96