scientific theology

noun

A conceptual framework in the sociology of knowledge and philosophy of science describing how scientific theories and explanatory models may be adopted with levels of cultural authority, identity, or certainty similar to theological belief.

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Meanings

nounscientific theology (uncountable)
  1. uncountablecultural studiesepistemologyA conceptual framework in the sociology of knowledge and philosophy of science describing how scientific theories and explanatory models may be adopted with levels of cultural authority, identity, or certainty similar to theological belief.
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APA

scientific theology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/scientific%20theology

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“scientific theology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/scientific%20theology. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “scientific theology,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/scientific%20theology.

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