theodicy

n. [ NL. theodicaea, fr. Gr. &unr_; God + &unr_; right, justice: cf. F. théodicée. ] 1. A vindication of the justice of God in ordaining or permitting natural and moral evil. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. That department of philosophy which treats of the being, perfections, and government of God, and the immortality of the soul. Krauth-Fleming. [ 1913 Webster ]