irenics

[ ahy-ren-iks, ahy-ree-niks ]
/ aɪˈrɛn ɪks, aɪˈri nɪks /

noun (used with a singular verb)

the branch of theology dealing with the promotion of peace and conciliation among Christian churches. Compare polemics(def 2).

Origin of irenics

First recorded in 1880–85; see origin at irenic, -ics

British Dictionary definitions for irenics

irenics
/ (aɪˈriːnɪks, -ˈrɛn-) /

noun

(functioning as singular) that branch of theology that is concerned with unity between Christian sects and denominations