patrology
noun
- a branch of historical theology concerned with the teachings of the fathers of the Christian church
- a collection of the writings of the church fathers
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /pəˈtɹɒlədʒi/
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree New Latin patrologiabor. English patrology Borrowed from New Latin patrologia.
- the study of the lives and works (especially the writings) of the Church Fathers.
- a handbook or published collection of patristic literature.