polemics

The art or practice of argumentation or controversy.

The practice of theological controversy to refute errors of doctrine.

The art or practice of disputation; controversy; specifically, that branch of theology which is concerned with the history or conduct of ecclesiastical controversy: the word more particularly denotes offensive as distinguished from defensive controversy: opposed to irenics.

The art or practice of disputation or controversy, especially on religious subjects; that branch of theological science which pertains to the history or conduct of ecclesiastical controversy.

The art or practice of making arguments or controversies

The refutation of errors in theological doctrine

Plural form of polemic.

the branch of Christian theology devoted to the refutation of errors