ECCLESIOLOGY

ecclesiology

(noun) the branch of theology concerned with the nature and the constitution and the functions of a church

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

ecclesiology (countable and uncountable, plural ecclesiologies)

The branch of theology concerned with the doctrines, role etc. of a church.

The science of building and decorating churches.

Source: Wiktionary


Ec*cle`si*ol"o*gy, n. Etym: [Ecclesia + -logy.]

Definition: The science or theory of church building and decoration.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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