dogmatics

American  

[dawg-mat-iks, dog-] / dɔgˈmæt ɪks, dɒg- /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. the study of the arrangement and statement of religious doctrines, especially of the doctrines received in and taught by the Christian church.

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dogmatics British  

/ dɒɡˈmætɪks /

noun

1. Also called: dogmatic theology, doctrinal theology. (functioning as singular) the study of religious dogmas and doctrines

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Etymology

Origin of dogmatics

First recorded in 1835–45; see origin at dogmatic, -ics

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Example Sentences

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dogmatics

This is accomplished, according to Buddhist dogmatics by practicing six perfections: charity, morality, zeal in spiritual progress, patience, concentration leading to control of mind, and insight.

From Time Magazine Archive

Instead of dogmatics subordinating itself to metaphysics, metaphysics ought to include dogmatics as well as the results of all the other sciences.

From Outlines of a Philosophy of Religion based on Psychology and History by Auguste Sabatier

It is exactly the same with the relations of dogmatics to philosophy.

From Outlines of a Philosophy of Religion based on Psychology and History by Auguste Sabatier

The first was, in reality, supernaturalistic dogmatics, the second was, in reality, a substitution of philosophy for religion.

From International Congress of Arts and Science, Volume I Philosophy and Metaphysics by Various

In apologetics and dogmatics the interest in this matter is often concentrated more or less exclusively upon the question of “immortality.”

From Naturalism And Religion by Rudolf Otto

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