Doctrine

Doctrine is a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, Political Party, or other group. It is a specific principle, position, or policy taught or advocated, as of a religion or government.

Overview

A doctrine can be a body of teachings of a religious, political, scientific, or philosophical group. It is a codification of beliefs or a body of teachings or instructions, taught principles or positions, as the essence of teachings in a given branch of knowledge or in a belief system. The etymological Greek analogue is "catechism".

Types of Doctrine

There are various types of doctrines, including:

• Religious Doctrine: This is a codification of beliefs or a body of teachings or instructions, taught principles or positions, as the body of teachings in a branch of knowledge or belief system.

• Political Doctrine: This is a policy, position or set of beliefs held by a political party, candidate or elected official.

• Legal Doctrine: This is a framework, set of rules, procedural steps, or test, often established through precedent in the common law, through which judgments can be determined in a given legal case.

• Military Doctrine: This is a set of ideas that guide the military regarding the use of force and how to achieve national security.

See Also

• Dogma
• Canon Law
• Creed
• Theology

References

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