noun
- Plural of hymnology; the study of hymns, their history, composition, and use in religious worship.
Usage: academic; religious studies
Examples
- The professor's research in hymnologies examined how medieval church music evolved.
- Several hymnologies from different denominations were compared in the seminar.
- Her dissertation focused on hymnologies of the Protestant Reformation.
- The library's collection includes rare hymnologies dating back to the 16th century.
- Students of theology often study hymnologies to understand religious traditions better.