theologian

noun

theo·​lo·​gian ˌthē-ə-ˈlō-jən How to pronounce theologian (audio)
: a specialist in theology

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Augustinians take their name from one of Christianity’s most important early theologians, Augustine, the Bishop of Hippo, who was born in what is now Algeria in the fourth century. Patricia Mazzei, New York Times, 13 May 2025 An influential theologian who taught for 37 years at the University of Chicago Divinity School, David Tracy wrote about the significance of mystery within religions and examined how literature influences theology. Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025 As a Baptist minister and theologian, King brought nonviolent resistance to the center of the Civil Rights Movement, combining the teachings of Gandhi with the urgency of Black liberation. Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 As the church’s 266th leader, he was revered by many Catholics and theologians for his commitment to social justice and focus on church ministry to migrants, poor and oppressed people. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for theologian

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15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of theologian was in the 15th century

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“Theologian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theologian. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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