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

Example Sentences

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

On that basis it claims the power to have K�ng removed as Catholic professor of dogmatics.

From Time Magazine Archive

With dogmatics altogether, Science in her heavy armour, He possessed but slight acquaintance.

From The Trumpeter of Säkkingen A Song from the Upper Rhine. by Scheffel, Joseph Victor von

Such of the old hopes as remained were at most particoloured harmless fancies which, when allowed by theology, were permitted to be added to dogmatics.

From History of Dogma, Volume 2 (of 7) by Buchanan, Neil

Melanchthon's Loci may be styled the most unscientific production in the domain of dogmatics....

From Church History, Vol. 3 of 3 by Kurtz, J. H.