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missiology

American

[mis-ee-ol-uh-jee] / ˌmɪs iˈɒl ə dʒi /

noun

Christianity.

the theological study of the mission of the church, especially the character and purpose of missionary work.

missiology British

/ ˌmɪsɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

Christian theol the study of the missionary function of the Christian Church

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Etymology

Origin of missiology

First recorded in 1920–25; missi(on) + -o- + -logy

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Ben is currently completing his doctorate at Fuller Seminary in the field of missiology.

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