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ecclesiology

American  
[ih-klee-zee-ol-uh-jee] / ɪˌkli ziˈɒl ə dʒi /

noun

  1. the study of ecclesiastical adornments and furnishings.

  2. the study of church doctrine.


ecclesiology British  
/ ɪˌkliːzɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

  1. the study of the Christian Church

  2. the study of Church architecture and decoration

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of ecclesiology

First recorded in 1830–40; ecclesi(a) + -o- + -logy


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Hovorun, now a professor of ecclesiology, international relations and ecumenism at University College Stockholm, said Kirill took Putin’s talk of being a believer with a grain of salt.

From Seattle Times ● May 21, 2022

“Any war has to have guns and ideas,” said Cyril Hovorun, professor of ecclesiology, international relations and ecumenism at University College Stockholm.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 18, 2022

The Rev. Cyril Hovorun, professor of ecclesiology, international relations and ecumenism at University College Stockholm, said Kirill’s latest comments show him to be in a “golden cage.”

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 8, 2022

“I’m just proud to see a Catholic up there in the White House,” said Imperatori-Lee, a 44-year-old professor of ecclesiology at Manhattan College.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 12, 2021

Dr. Johnston brings to his task ripe scholarship, including extensive knowledge of Church history and ecclesiology, his proficiency in which he has recently vindicated in such a manner as to leave no room for doubt.

From Presbyterian Worship Its Spirit, Method and History by Robert Johnston

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