ecclesiology
Americannoun
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the study of ecclesiastical adornments and furnishings.
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the study of church doctrine.
noun
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the study of the Christian Church
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the study of Church architecture and decoration
Other Word Forms
- ecclesiologic adjective
- ecclesiological adjective
- ecclesiologically adverb
- ecclesiologist noun
Etymology
Origin of ecclesiology
First recorded in 1830–40; ecclesi(a) + -o- + -logy
Example Sentences
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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 • May 21, 2022
“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 • Apr. 18, 2022
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 • Mar. 8, 2022
“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 • Feb. 12, 2021
Dr. Johnston brings to his task ripe scholarship, including extensive knowledge of Church history and ecclesiology, his proficiency in which he has recently vindicated in such a manner as to leave no room for doubt.
From Presbyterian Worship Its Spirit, Method and History by Johnston, Robert
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