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Doctrine vs Theology - What's the difference?

doctrine | theology |

As nouns the difference between doctrine and theology

is that doctrine is a belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters while theology is the study of God, or a god, or gods, and the truthfulness of religion in general.

doctrine

Noun

(en noun)
  • A belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters.
  • The body of teachings of a religion, or a religious leader, organization, group or text.
  • The incarnation is a basic doctrine of classical Christianity.
    The four noble truths summarise the main doctrines of Buddhism.

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    theology

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia theology) (en-noun)
  • The study of God, or a god, or gods, and the truthfulness of religion in general.
  • An organized method of interpreting spiritual works and beliefs into practical form.
  • Derived terms

    * thealogy * theologian * theological * theologist * pantheology * theologoumenon

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