Teologisesta

Teologisesta is a Finnish inflected form of the adjective teologinen, meaning “theological” or “relating to theology.” It is the elative singular form, used to express “from a theological” perspective or origin.

In usage, teologisesta often appears in phrases that convey perspective, source, or basis grounded in theology. Common examples include teologisesta näkökulmasta (“from a theological perspective”), teologisesta lähtökohdasta (“from a theological starting point”), and teologisesta keskustelusta (“from a theological discussion”). The form is not a separate word with its own meaning, but a grammatical variant of teologinen that agrees with the case of the noun it modifies.

Etymologically, teologinen is formed from teologia (theology) with the adjectival suffix -inen, yielding “theological.” The elative ending -sta/-stä marks origin or source, hence teologisesta as the elative singular. Finnish adjectives decline to reflect case, number, and definiteness, so teologisesta may appear with various nouns in different contexts (e.g., teologisesta aiheesta, teologisesta keskustelusta).

The term is common in academic, religious, and philosophical discussions within Finnish, especially when contrasting theological considerations with other disciplinary perspectives. It functions primarily as an attributive or predicative modifier within noun phrases and clauses, signaling that the referenced matter is grounded in theology.