divinity school

noun

Meaning

An educational institution dedicated to the study of theology and the training of clergy for religious ministry.

The divinity school offers specialized courses in biblical languages and pastoral counseling.
She spent three years at a prestigious divinity school preparing for her role as a chaplain.

Synonyms: seminary, theological college, theology department

noun

Pronunciation: dɪˈvɪn.ɪ.ti skuːl

An educational institution dedicated to the study of theology and the training of clergy for religious ministry.

The divinity school offers specialized courses in biblical languages and pastoral counseling.
She spent three years at a prestigious divinity school preparing for her role as a chaplain.
Many students at the divinity school go on to lead congregations or work in religious education.

attend a divinity school (collocation): to be a student at such an institution — "He decided to attend a divinity school in Chicago."
graduate from divinity school (collocation): to complete the required program of study — "She hopes to graduate from divinity school by next spring."

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