1. Plural of ecclesiology; the study of church architecture, organization, and doctrine.
Usage: academic; theological
2. Plural of ecclesiology; systems or theories concerning the nature and structure of the Christian church.
Usage: theological; formal

Examples

• The seminary course examined various ecclesiologies across different Christian denominations.
• Medieval and modern ecclesiologies differ significantly in their approach to church governance.
• Scholars debated competing ecclesiologies at the religious studies conference.
• The book compares Catholic and Protestant ecclesiologies in detail.
• Understanding different ecclesiologies helps explain denominational differences.