Apologetics
ahd-5
noun.
The branch of theology that is concerned with defending or proving the truth of Christian doctrines.
noun.
Formal argumentation in defense of something, such as a position or system.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
noun.
That branch of demonstrative or argumentative theology which is concerned with the grounds and defense of Christian belief and hope.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
noun.
That branch of theology which defends the Holy Scriptures, and sets forth the evidence of their divine authority.
Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
noun.
The field of study concerned with the
systematic
defense
of a
position
, or of
religious
or
occult
doctrines
WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
noun.
the branch of theology that is concerned with the defense of Christian doctrines
Word Usage
"Apologetics apologetics comes from the Greek word for defense"
Etymologically Related
apologete
apologetic
apologeticism
apologist
apologize
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
divinity
theology
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
Buddhology
Mariolatry
Mariology
Mercersburg theology
apologia