The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word THEOLOGIAN
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result THEOLOGIAN
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The straight part
We know that "ecclesiastical scholar" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ecclesiastical scholar = theologian.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does THEOLOGIAN mean?
THEOLOGIAN noun- One who studies theology.
- In Roman Catholic usage, a theological lecturer attached to a cathedral church.