liturgiology

9.9

The study of religious services and their history

noun
/ˌlɪtərˈdʒiˌɑlədʒi/

Specialized

: liturgiología

She pursued a doctorate in liturgiology, focusing on the evolution of Christian worship practices.

Examples

His book on liturgiology examines the differences between Eastern and Western rites.
The study of liturgiology has gained popularity in recent years.
Few universities offer courses in liturgiology, making it a niche academic field.
Many universities offer courses in liturgiology.
His book on liturgiology examines the differences between Eastern and Western rites.
She pursued a doctorate in liturgiology, focusing on the evolution of Christian worship practices.
Few universities offer courses in liturgiology, making it a niche academic field.

Synonyms

liturgics

vsliturgiology

Specialized

9.9

The study of the words and actions used in religious services

focuses more on historical development and on functions rather than methodology

Surface Forms

liturgiology singular

liturgiologies plural

Morphology

liturgiology = liturgy (transparent) = liturgi + ology

The meaning is directly compositional as 'study of liturgy', with the familiar scholarly suffix '-ology'.

Etymology

The word liturgiology comes from the Greek parts behind liturgy and -logy: liturgy meant 'public service' or shared worship, and -logy means 'study', as in biology. So liturgiology is the study of worship services, their forms and history.