Théologiques

Théologique is a French adjective meaning relating to theology, the study of the divine, religious beliefs, and sacred doctrines. Théologiques, the plural form, can describe matters associated with theology in plural contexts, such as courants théologiques or positions théologiques. The term derives from théologie, which in turn comes from Greek theos (god) and logos (study, discourse).

In academic and religious discourse, théologique describes concepts, methods, or vocabularies that engage with theological questions. It is used across traditions to discuss doctrine, ethics, soteriology, eschatology, and the interpretation of sacred texts. In the historiography of religion, scholars analyze how different religious communities articulate théologies in response to social, political, and philosophical pressures. The plural théologiques appears when contrasting multiple theologies, for example in surveys of Christian théologies, Islamic théologies, or comparative théological studies. The term also features in expressions like débat théologique, orientation théologique, or pensée théologique, indicating that the subject matter bears theological aims or assumptions.

In modern usage, théologique can be extended metaphorically to non-religious domains when framed as a theology of that domain, such as a theology of work or a theology of technology. This figurative use remains distinct from strictly theological discourse but shares its emphasis on foundational beliefs about a given field. The word is common in French-language theology, religious studies, and church discourses.