hymnology
noun
hym·nol·o·gy him-ˈnä-lə-jē 
1
: hymnody
2
: the study of hymns
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Gillette, co-pastor of Overbrook Presbyterian Church, is the news commentator of hymnology, having turned current events into lyrics for more than 300 hymns over nearly 20 years. 
Kristin E. Holmes, The Seattle Times, 15 Dec. 2017
Kristin E. Holmes, The Seattle Times, 15 Dec. 2017 Word History
Etymology
Greek hymnologia singing of hymns, from hymnos + -logia -logy
First Known Use
circa 1638, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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