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

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

From Naturalism And Religion by Otto, Rudolf

Here we are in the region of dogmatics, and we are not called upon to formulate a doctrine of the atonement.

From Christianity and Ethics A Handbook of Christian Ethics by Alexander, Archibald B. C.

In the first case it is dogmatics which absorbs philosophy; in the second it is philosophy which absorbs dogmatics.

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