apologetics
- n the branch of theology that is concerned with the defense of Christian doctrines
- This act would amount to official restoration of the church in Russia, where, despite official Soviet apologetics, religion has in effect been banned since the advent of the .
- Doc Hume, an imposing, bushy-browed man of booming voice, taught the boys apologetics and Christian ethics and led them in prayers to the "Canterbury saints.
- On second inspection, however, Bondaryev seems to be dealing more in apologetics than in admonitions.