I. ˈrichlēən adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Albrecht Ritschl died 1889 German theologian + English -ian
: of, relating to, or in accordance with the theological principles of Ritschl who rejected the metaphysical development of theology emphasizing its ethical-social content and held that religious judgments are judgments of value and that Christian theology should rest mainly on an appreciation of the inner life of Christ
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
: an advocate of Ritschlian views