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apologetics

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a·pol·o·get·ics  (-pl-jtks)
n. (used with a sing. verb)
1. The branch of theology that is concerned with defending or proving the truth of Christian doctrines.
2. Formal argumentation in defense of something, such as a position or system.
apologetics
Noun
the branch of theology concerned with the reasoned defence of Christianity
apologetics
the study of the methods and content of defenses or proofs of Christianity. — apologetical, adj.
See also: Theology
the study of the methods and contents of defenses or proofs of Christianity. — apologetical, adj.
See also: Christianity
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Noun1.apologetics - the branch of theology that is concerned with the defense of Christian doctrines
theology, divinity - the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth


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