noun
establishment of a religious teaching; formulation of a doctrine
Refers to the act of founding or codifying a religious or philosophical teaching. Often used in historical or academic contexts.
立教大学の名前は、キリスト教の教えを立てることに由来する。
The name of Rikkyo University derives from the establishment of Christian teachings.
創立 is a general term for founding an organization or institution, while 立教 specifically refers to establishing religious or doctrinal teachings.
Compound of 立 (establish) and 教 (teaching). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the term is primarily known from the name of Rikkyo University.