denominations Flashcards
presbyterian model
form of protestantism with no bishops/clergy
congregational model
no authoritative structures above level of the local church/elected leaders who serve at the pleasure of the congregation
episcopal model
church ruled by a bishop
eastern orthodox
episcopal structure: accept Nicene and Chalcedonian definitions of Christ as divine and human
roman catholic
hierarchical levels of male clergy: orthodoxy, transubstantiation, doctrine of Trinity, purgatory
anglican/episcopal
protestant roots/variety of relationships with RCC
magisterial reform
led by the likes of Luther, Zwingli, Calvin: strict predestination, sola scriptura, priesthood of all believers
methodist
founded by John Wesley: reformative non conformist rejects predestination
free church
‘represent faith traditions that have historically rejected any official affiliation with the state’
pentecostal/neocharismatic
unique relationship with Holy Spirit: glossalalia/fastest growing
arianism
nontrinitarian ‘doctrine: Jesus was begotten by the father at a point in time/inferior but divine
