adjective
- relating to or involving a creed or statement of religious beliefs
Usage: formal; religious contexts
Examples
- The church’s credal statements outline its core beliefs.
- Credal differences between denominations can be significant.
- The council focused on credal unity among the various churches.
- His credal commitments shaped his theological writings.
- The seminary required students to affirm certain credal positions.
- Credal formulations have evolved throughout church history.