dog·mat·ics

[dawg-mat-iks, dog-]
noun ( used with a singular verb )
the study of the arrangement and statement of religious doctrines, especially of the doctrines received in and taught by the Christian church.
Also called dogmatic theology, doctrinal theology.


Origin:
1835–45; see dogmatic, -ics

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dogmatics (dɒɡˈmætɪks) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
(functioning as singular) dogmatic theology, Also called: doctrinal theology the study of religious dogmas and doctrines

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