theologian

American  

[thee-uh-loh-juhn, -jee-uhn] / ˌθi əˈloʊ dʒən, -dʒi ən /

noun

1. a person versed in theology, the study of matters relating to religious beliefs, practices, and doctrine.

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theologian British  

/ ˌθɪəˈləʊdʒɪən /

noun

1. a person versed in or engaged in the study of theology, esp Christian theology

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theologian Cultural  

1. A person who engages in theology. Some notable theologians are Thomas Aquinas, Augustine, John Calvin, and Martin Luther.

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Other Word Forms

• antitheologian noun

Etymology

Origin of theologian

First recorded in 1475–85; theology + -an; replacing earlier theologien, from Middle French

Example Sentences

To be an organist, he writes, “requires being one-third interpreter of classical repertoire, one-third jazz improviser, and one-third theologian.”

From The Wall Street Journal

A political theologian and other experts have been invited to help discuss the issue, which is seen as one of the biggest it currently faces.

From BBC

Philosophers and theologians adopted the Slavonic upiór to coin the English term “vampire.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Earlier in the day the King had visited the Oratory of St Philip Neri in Birmingham, founded by the 19th century Catholic theologian and philosopher, Cardinal John Henry Newman.

From BBC

I am not a theologian, nor am I trained in pastoral care or spiritual counseling.

From Salon

Related Words

• clergy
• cleric
• philosopher
• scholar