宗しゅう学がく

noun

study of religious doctrine

Refers to the academic or systematic study of the teachings and doctrines of a particular religion, often within a seminary or theological context. Compare with 神学 (theology), which is broader.

See also: 神学

• 彼かれは仏ぶっ教きょうの宗しゅう学がくを深ふかく研けん究きゅうしている。

  He is deeply researching Buddhist doctrinal studies.

• この大だい学がくでは宗しゅう学がくの講こう座ざが開ひらかれている。

  This university offers a course in the study of religious doctrine.