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The science of God or of religion; the science which treats of the existence, character, and attributes of God, his laws and government, the doctrines we are to believe, and the duties we are to practice; divinity; (as m…

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  1. n. The science of God or of religion; the science which treats of the existence, character, and attributes of God, his laws and government, the doctrines we are to believe, and the duties we are to practice; divinity; (as more commonly understood) "the knowledge derivable from the Scriptures, the systematic exhibition of revealed truth, the science of Christian faith and life."
  2. n. the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
  3. n. a particular system or school of religious beliefs and teachings
  4. n. the learned profession acquired by specialized courses in religion (usually taught at a college or seminary)
  5. n:100 n. the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth n. a particular system or school of religious beliefs and teachings n. the learned profession acquired by specialized courses in religion (usually taught at a college or seminary)