Reportedly followed theological issue? (5)
I believe the answer is:
tract
'theological issue?' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'reportedly followed' is the wordplay.
'reportedly' indicates a 'sounds like' (homophone) clue.
'followed' becomes 'tracked' (to track is to follow or tail).
'tracked' sounds like 'TRACT'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for tract that I've seen before include "Religious treatise" , "Part of body" , "religious work, often" , "anthem" , "Large area of land or small booklet" .)