Doctor of Theology
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- noun
- Many seminarians aspire to earn a Doctor of Theology at a prestigious university.
Examples
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After years of dedicated study, she was finally awarded the Doctor of Theology degree.
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He pursued a Doctor of Theology to deepen his understanding of religious texts.
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She earned her Doctor of Theology last year.
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Many Doctors of Theology contribute to academic journals.
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After years of rigorous study, she earned her Doctor of Theology at a prestigious university.
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Many scholars pursue a Doctor of Theology to deepen their understanding of religious doctrines.
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He is well-respected in his field, holding a Doctor of Theology from an esteemed seminary.
Synonyms
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A university degree you get after long study and your own research
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A high university degree in religious study given to senior scholars
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A doctoral degree in Catholic theology from a church university
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A high university degree in the study of religion often given to church leaders
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The highest university degree in theology given by the Catholic Church
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An advanced university degree in the study of religion
How Advanced
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning (a doctoral degree or a person holding a doctorate in theology) is directly compositional from 'doctor' + 'of' + 'theology' — the prepositional possession/field marker 'of' makes the specialization clear. This 'Doctor of [field]' pattern is a standard, cross-linguistic academic construction, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Doctor of Theology comes from old universities where Doctor meant a 'teacher' who had shown great knowledge and Theology meant the 'study of religion'. So today the degree shows someone has done deep study and research in religion.