ecclesiology

[ ih-klee-zee-ol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the study of ecclesiastical adornments and furnishings.
2. the study of church doctrine.

ecclesiology

/ ɪˌkliːzɪˈɒlədʒɪ; ɪˌkliːzɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

1. the study of the Christian Church
2. the study of Church architecture and decoration

Derived Forms

• ecclesiological, adjective
• ecˌclesiˈologist, noun
• ecˌclesioˈlogically, adverb

Other Words From

• ec·cle·si·o·log·ic [ih-klee-zee-, uh, -, loj, -ik], ec·clesi·o·logi·cal adjective
• ec·clesi·o·logi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of ecclesiology¹

First recorded in 1830–40; ecclesi(a) + -o- + -logy

Example Sentences

Predictably, the prospects of change have provoked a strong backlash from conservatives, who view the synod as undermining the all-male, clerical-based hierarchy and the ecclesiology behind it.

From Seattle Times

Hovorun, now a professor of ecclesiology, international relations and ecumenism at University College Stockholm, said Kirill took Putin’s talk of being a believer with a grain of salt.

From Seattle Times

“Any war has to have guns and ideas,” said Cyril Hovorun, professor of ecclesiology, international relations and ecumenism at University College Stockholm.

From Washington Post

The Rev. Cyril Hovorun, professor of ecclesiology, international relations and ecumenism at University College Stockholm, said Kirill’s latest comments show him to be in a “golden cage.”

From Seattle Times

“I’m just proud to see a Catholic up there in the White House,” said Imperatori-Lee, a 44-year-old professor of ecclesiology at Manhattan College.

From Los Angeles Times