What is another word for patrology?
Pronunciation: [pɐtɹˈə͡ʊləd͡ʒi] (IPA) 
Patrology is a branch of theology that deals with the study of the Church Fathers and their writings. Synonyms of patrology include Patristics, Patrologia, Patristic theology, and Fathers of the Church. Patristics is a term that refers to the study of early Christian writers who lived between the 1st and 8th centuries AD. Patrologia is a Latin word that also means "study of the fathers." Patristic theology is another term for the study of the Church Fathers' writings, teachings, and doctrines. Fathers of the Church are the early Christian writers who are typically recognized as the authoritative figures in the development of the Christian faith.
