theologize vs contemplate

theologize and contemplate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
theologize	No	No	Yes	No
contemplate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, contemplate is a hypernym of theologize; that is, contemplate is a word with a broader meaning than theologize:

theologize: make theoretical speculations about theology or discuss theological subjects
contemplate: reflect deeply on a subject

Other hypernyms of theologize include chew over, excogitate, meditate, mull, mull over, muse, ponder, reflect, ruminate, speculate, think over.

theologize (verb)	contemplate (verb)
make theoretical speculations about theology or discuss theological subjects	think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
treat from a theological viewpoint or render theological in character	reflect deeply on a subject
	consider as a possibility
	look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought