apologetics
nounfeminineformal/ɐ.pu.lu.ˈʒɛ.ti.kɐ/low
a·po·lo·gé·ti·ca
Definition
The religious discipline of defending religious doctrines through systematic argumentation and discourse.
He studied Christian apologetics to better defend his faith.
Modern apologetics often engages with scientific and philosophical challenges.
Common collocations
Christian apologeticsthe field of apologetics
Etymology
Do latim 'apologetica', do grego 'apologetiké' (arte de defender).