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

Both Roman Catholic and Protestant authorities agree that the expression was connected with the new habit of distinguishing dogmatics from Christian ethics or moral theology, though A. Schweizer denies this of Reinhard.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" by Various

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 Joseph Victor von Scheffel

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

From Outspoken Essays by William Ralph Inge

The concrete facts of paddles and pack-straps quite overcome your dogmatics.

From A Daughter of the Snows by Jack London