The quality of being divine or godlike; the study of religion and theology; a deity or god.
From Old French 'divinité' and Latin 'divinitas', from 'divinus' meaning divine, related to 'deus' (god). The academic sense of theology study developed in medieval universities.
Divinity schools were among the first graduate programs in American universities, training ministers and theologians. The word can also refer to a type of white, fluffy candy made from egg whites and sugar, named for its heavenly lightness.
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