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church history
The totality of historical events and developments of the Christian church from its beginnings to the present day.
Die Spaltung der Kirche im 11. Jahrhundert ist ein zentrales Ereignis der Kirchengeschichte.
The split of the church in the 11th century is a central event in church history.
church history
The academic discipline within theology that deals with researching and presenting the history of the Christian church.
Er hat seine Doktorarbeit im Fach Kirchengeschichte geschrieben.
He wrote his doctoral dissertation in the field of church history.
The word is a clear compound of 'Kirche' (church) and 'Geschichte' (history). The 'n' in between is a linking element that connects the two words.
Die Reformation ist ein wichtiges Thema der Kirchengeschichte.
The Reformation is an important topic in church history.
'Kirchengeschichte' (church history) is a word mainly used in academic, theological, and historical-scholarly contexts. It rarely occurs in normal everyday life.
Der Professor ist ein anerkannter Experte für mittelalterliche Kirchengeschichte.
The professor is a recognized expert in medieval church history.
You can recognize the meaning 'academic discipline' from signal words from educational and university contexts, such as 'studieren' (to study), 'Fach' (subject/field), 'Vorlesung' (lecture), or 'Professor für' (professor of).
Sie studiert Theologie mit dem Schwerpunkt Kirchengeschichte.
She is studying theology with a focus on church history.
