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Christology

proper noun

  1. the branch of Christian theology relating to the person, nature, and role of Christ
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Pronunciation: /kɹɪˈstɒləd͡ʒi/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English Christ Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- Proto-Indo-European *leǵ- Ancient Greek λόγος (lógos) Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-i-eh₂ Proto-Hellenic *-íā Ancient Greek -ῐ́ᾱ (-ĭ́ā) Ancient Greek -λογῐ́ᾱ (-logĭ́ā)bor. Latin -logialbor. French -logiebor. English -logy English -ology English Christology From Christ + -ology.

  1. A field of study within Christian theology which is concerned with the nature of Jesus Christ, particularly with how the divine and human are related in his person.
  2. A particular theory or viewpoint within the field of Christology, e.g. Chalcedonian Christology, Arian Christology, etc.