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 See all Example Sentences for divinity school 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1555, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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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