Missiology
/ˌmɪs.iˈɒl.ə.dʒi/noun
The study of the mission of the church and its activities.
Did you know?The roots of 'missiology' trace back to Latin, where 'missio' means 'sending', a term often linked to spiritual callings and divine missions.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
missio
“Sending or dispatching, often in a religious context.”
Late Middle Ages
Old French
mission
“A task or duty, particularly in relation to the church.”
17th Century
English
mission
“The act of sending out, especially in terms of religious outreach.”
19th Century
English
missiology
“The academic study focused on the principles and practices of missionary work.”