ecclesiology (redirected from Ecclesiastical hierarchy)

ec·cle·si·ol·o·gy  (-klz-l-j)

n.

1. The branch of theology that is concerned with the nature, constitution, and functions of a church.

2. The study of ecclesiastical architecture and ornamentation.

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[ecclesi(a) + -logy.]

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ec·clesi·o·logi·cal (--lj-kl) adj.

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ecclesiology [ɪˌkliːzɪˈɒlədʒɪ]

n

1. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) the study of the Christian Church

2. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) the study of Church architecture and decoration

ecclesiological  [ɪˌkliːzɪəˈlɒdʒɪk^əl] adj

ecclesiologically  adv

ecclesiologist  n

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ecclesiology

1. the study of church building and decoration.
2. Theology. the doctrine of the church.
3. the policy and operations of the church. — ecclesiologist, n. — ecclesiologic, ecclesiological, adj.

See also: Church

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Noun

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ecclesiology - the branch of theology concerned with the nature and the constitution and the functions of a church theology, divinity - the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth