Ecclesiology
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Ecclesiology (from Greek ekklēsiā, "congregation, church"; and -logia) is the theological study of the Christian church. Specific areas of concern include the church's origin, its relationship to Jesus Christ, its role in salvation, its discipline, its destiny, and its leadership.
Since different ecclesiologies give shape to very different institutions, ecclesiology may also refer to a particular church or denomination’s character, self-described or otherwise. This is the sense of the word in such phrases as Roman Catholic ecclesiology, Lutheran ecclesiology, and ecumenical ecclesiology.
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Beliefs that define the church
- Body of Christ
- Biblical canon
- Christology
- Creed
- Orthodoxy
- Priesthood of all believers
- Theology: beliefs about the nature of God. This can include Pneumatology (beliefs about the Holy Spirit), Christology (beliefs about Jesus being the Messiah), and Soteriology (beliefs about how people are saved).
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Rituals that define the church
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Topics in church government
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