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

Newman himself pleaded that he had no wish to oppose the official dogmatics of his Church.

From Outspoken Essays by Inge, William Ralph

He simply gave it a new and independent development, and freed it from the trammels of scholastic dogmatics.

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

And it finds its corroboration and justification and freedom not by way of dogmatics but of criticism.

From Naturalism And Religion by Otto, Rudolf