apologetics

n. branch of theology that deals with defending or proving Christianity

Apologists are authors, writers, editors of scientific logs or academic journals, and leaders known for taking on the points in arguments, conflicts or positions that are either placed under popular scrutinies or viewed under persecutory examinations. The term comes from the Greek word apologia (απολογία), meaning defense of a position against an attack.
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Noun
1. the branch of theology that is concerned with the defense of Christian doctrines
(hypernym) theology, divinity

(n.)
That branch of theology which defends the Holy Scriptures, and sets forth the evidence of their divine authority.
  

Synonyms and related words:
Buddhology, Mariolatry, Mariology, Mercersburg theology, apologia, apology, argument, argumentation, bicker, bickering, canonics, casuistry, contention, controversy, crisis theology, defense, dialogical theology, disputation, dispute, divinity, doctrinalism, doctrinism, dogmatics, eschatology, existential theology, flyting, hagiography, hagiology, hassle, hierology, hubbub, litigation, logomachy, logos Christology, logos theology, natural theology, neoorthodox theology, neoorthodoxy, paper war, passage of arms, patristic theology, phenomenological theology, physicotheology, polemic, polemics, rationalism, religion, rhubarb, scholastic theology, secularism, set-to, soteriology, systematics, theology, verbal engagement, war of words, wrangling