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

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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

In the hymns he is losing his definite character and becoming an abstraction, a god of dogmatics rather than of history.

From History of Religion A Sketch of Primitive Religious Beliefs and Practices, and of the Origin and Character of the Great Systems by Menzies, Allan

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 Sabatier, Auguste

In 1659 he was called to Steinfurt to fill the chair of dogmatics and ecclesiastical history, and in the same year he became doctor of theology of Heidelberg.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various

He had only the most outward apprehension of the dogmatics of his day, and he was totally incapable of understanding Jacob Behmen.’ 

From Jacob Behmen an appreciation by Whyte, Alexander