gnostology

/ˌnɒstɒˈlɒdʒi/ /nɑːstoˈlɒdʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

The study of spiritual knowledge or the nature of the divine, especially in relation to the nature of the self and the universe.

“She wrote a book on the history of gnostology and its impact on modern thought.”

2. noun

A branch of knowledge that deals with the nature of the divine or ultimate reality.

“The scholar’s research focused on the intersection of mysticism and gnostology.”

Synonyms

  • mystical studies
  • sacred knowledge

Antonyms

  • atheism
  • materialism