Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

monotheletism

noun

/ˌmɒnəˈθɛlɪtɪzəm/

Definition

The doctrine that Christ has two natures but only one will.

Examples

Monotheletism was an important topic during the early debates of Christological doctrine.
The rejection of monotheletism affirmed the belief in two wills in Christ, known as dyothelitism.

Meaning

Monotheletism is a theological concept within Christianity that suggests that while Jesus Christ possesses both a divine and a human nature, He operates under a single divine will.