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divinity school
noun
: a professional school having a religious curriculum especially for ministerial candidates
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Cameron Casillas, a theology professor at a nearby divinity school, followed, sweeping into an ancient loveseat while David stood and did his best to look blasé.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 12 June 2024
In 1999, Naomi attended divinity school to become a minister.
—Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 3 Mar. 2024
The fact that the murder took place at the University of Chicago’s divinity school underlines the mystery.
—Richard Babcock, WSJ, 4 Dec. 2023
My divinity school was more mainline than evangelical.
—Samuel Ernest, Longreads, 2 May 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1555, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of divinity school was
circa 1555
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“Divinity school.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/divinity%20school. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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