Theology Terminology

noun a person who is apologetic or expresses regret

adjective showing or expressing regret or remorse for a wrongdoing

noun a person who offers an argument in defense or justification of something controversial or questionable

• He was known as a skilled apologist for the controversial government policy.
• She always played the role of apologist whenever her friends got into trouble.
• I'm tired of being the apologist for everyone's mistakes.
• The artist was an apologist for abstract art, defending its value and significance.

noun the study or system of dogmas

• The study of dogmatics is essential in understanding the core beliefs of a religious tradition.
• My professor assigned a lot of reading on dogmatics for our next class.
• I never really got into all that dogmatics stuff, it's too boring for me.
• In the world of academia, dogmatics can be seen as the backbone of theological studies.

noun a being or thing that is eternal

adjective describes something that is without beginning or end; lasting forever

• The concept of eternal life is a central belief in many religions.
• Their love seemed eternal, like it would last forever.
• I swear this line at the amusement park is eternal!
• The impact of his words was eternal, resonating with me long after he had spoken.

noun the quality of having unlimited power or authority

adjective describing something as having unlimited power or authority

• The concept of omnipotence is often discussed in philosophical debates about the nature of God.
• Some people believe in the idea of omnipotence, which means having unlimited power.
• Dude, it's like having superpowers on steroids, total omnipotence!
• Her control over the situation was so complete, it was like she wielded the power of omnipotence.

noun a term used in theology to refer to the study of God or the nature of the divine

adjective relating to the study of God or the nature of the divine

• The theody of the ancient civilization provided valuable insights into their religious beliefs.
• I found an interesting theody about the origins of the universe.
• Have you heard about that crazy theody going around online?
• The theody of love and loss is a common theme in literature.

noun a group or set of three things that are united as one

adjective describing something as consisting of three in one

• The concept of the triune nature of God is central to Christian theology.
• Many people struggle to understand the idea of a triune God.
• I heard that new band is totally triune - they blend rock, pop, and electronic music.
• The CEO, CFO, and COO formed a triune leadership team to guide the company.

noun a person who is appointed to present arguments against a proposed canonization or beatification in the Roman Catholic Church

• The advocatus diaboli presented a compelling argument against the canonization of the proposed saint.
• The advocatus diaboli really knows how to play devil's advocate in any debate.
• I heard the advocatus diaboli is going to try and poke holes in our plan, so we better be prepared.
• Some people see him as the advocatus diaboli, always questioning authority and challenging the status quo.