1. not relating to or based on theology; secular or non-religious in nature
Usage: formal; academic

Examples

• The university offers both theological and nontheological perspectives on ethics.
• Her nontheological approach to philosophy focuses on empirical evidence rather than faith.
• The committee included nontheological experts alongside clergy members.
• Nontheological arguments for morality do not rely on divine authority.
• The course examines historical events from both theological and nontheological viewpoints.