'Dogmatic theology' definitions:

Definition of 'Dogmatic theology'

From: GCIDE
  • dogmatic \dog*mat"ic\ (d[o^]g*m[a^]t"[i^]k), dogmatical \dog*mat`ic*al\ (d[o^]g*m[a^]t"[i^]*kal), a. [L. dogmaticus, Gr. dogmatiko`s, fr. do`gma: cf. F. dogmatique.]
  • 1. Pertaining to a dogma, or to an established and authorized doctrine or tenet. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Asserting a thing positively and authoritatively; positive; magisterial; hence, arrogantly authoritative; overbearing. [1913 Webster]
  • Critics write in a positive, dogmatic way. -- Spectator. [1913 Webster]
  • [They] are as assertive and dogmatical as if they were omniscient. -- Glanvill. [1913 Webster]
  • Dogmatic theology. Same as Dogmatics.
  • Syn: Magisterial; arrogant. See Magisterial. [1913 Webster]