Soteriology

[sәtiәri'ɔlәdʒi]

(noun.) the branch of Christian theology that deals with salvation as the effect of a divine agency.

Edited by Emily--From WordNet

(n.) A discourse on health, or the science of promoting and preserving health.

(n.) The doctrine of salvation by Jesus Christ.

Inputed by Joe

n. (theol.) the doctrine of salvation by Jesus Christ.—adjs. Sotē′rial pertaining to redemption; Sotēriolog′ical.

Editor: Paula