academic doctrine
nounUK /ˌækəˈdemɪk ˈdɒktrɪn/
US /ˌækəˈdemɪk ˈdɑːktrɪn/
A set of ideas that schools teach and people study.
The professor explained the academic doctrine behind the new curriculum.
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2. The official rules and beliefs of a university or college.
Students must follow the academic doctrine outlined in the handbook.
3. A formal body of knowledge accepted by scholars in a field.
The academic doctrine of economics has changed over the centuries.
4. A principle taught in a classroom setting.
Her lecture focused on the academic doctrine of early childhood education.