ecclesiology

 
Pronunciation: /ɪˌkliːzɪˈɒlədʒi/

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1the study of churches, especially church building and decoration.
  • 2theology as applied to the nature and structure of the Christian Church.

Derivatives

ecclesiological

Pronunciation: /-zɪəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/
adjective

ecclesiologist

noun

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek ekklēsia 'assembly, church' + -logy