4.9.3 Theology

Use this domain for words related to theology--the study of God and what people believe about God.

OMC Codes: 
779 Theological Systems
770 Religious Beliefs
772 Cosmology
773 Mythology
774 Animism
775 Eschatology
  • What words refer to the study of God and religion?
    theology,
  • What words refer to something you believe about God?
    doctrine, tenet, dogma, belief,
  • What words refer to disagreement over doctrine?
    heterodoxy, sect, denomination, dissent
  • What words refer to foolish or ignorant beliefs about religion?
    superstition

    • 4.9.3.1 Sacred writings

    Use this domain for words related to sacred writings. Examples are only given for the Christian sacred writings. However you should include words referring to the holy books of all religions .

  • What words refer to sacred writings?
    sacred writings, Scripture, Bible, the Good Book, Gospel
  • What words refer to a part of the sacred writings?
    chapter, verse, text, Old/New Testament, Law, Prophets, Gospels, Epistles, Apocalypse
  • What words refer to God's role in producing sacred writings?
    inspire, inspiration, revelation
  • What words describe the sacred writings or a text from the sacred writings?
    inspired, holy, scriptural, biblical, sacred, prophetic, apostolic
  • What words describe whether or not a book should be considered a part of the sacred writings?
    canon, canonical, apocryphal
  • What words refer to a book that is revered but not considered part of the sacred writings?
    Apocrypha
  • What words refer to the interpretation of sacred writings?
    interpretation, exegesis
  • What words refer to a book that interprets the sacred writings?
    commentary