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ecclesiology
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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.


ec·clesi·o·logi·cal (--lj-kl) adj.

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  [ɪˌkliːzɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl] adj
ecclesiologically  adv
ecclesiologist  n

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
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.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


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