Word of the Day:
theologian
What It Means
A specialist in academic theology.
Someone who studies theology.
A theological lecturer attached to a cathedral church.
Seminarians are usually divided into philosophers and theologians, depending on their stage of formation.
Theologian in Context
“During a burping contest to celebrate wonderfully cold soft drinks after a long hike one hot afternoon, one little girl said, "My dad can outburp any of you!" Her father is a distinguished theologian and church leader whom I will not name here.”
Did You Know?
From Old French theologien, equivalent to theology + -an.
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