Protestantism
Let an agent describe Protestantism neutrally and respectfully by tradition, beliefs, practices and history, attributing beliefs to adherents.
Research draft, second pass
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Purpose and description
Let an agent describe Protestantism neutrally and respectfully by tradition, beliefs, practices and history, attributing beliefs to adherents.
A branch of Western Christianity originating in the 16th-century Reformation, emphasising scripture and justification by faith, with many traditions such as Lutheran, Reformed, Anglican, Methodist, Baptist, Pentecostal and evangelical churches.
What it is for: A family of Christian traditions practised worldwide.
It can be learn about traditions and beliefs; find local congregations; study Reformation history; respect religious freedom.
Distinguishing features
Rooted in the Reformation
Scripture central
Many denominations
Diverse worship styles
What it looks like
Churches, services, hymns, preaching and scripture reading.
How it is recognised
Denomination names
Local congregations
Evangelical and mainline distinctions
Related models
is a kind of - category
is part of - religion
originated in - history
is protected by - right
In practice
Families and kinds
Lutheran churches
Reformed and Presbyterian churches
Anglican churches
Methodist and Baptist churches
Pentecostal and evangelical churches
Standards and regulation
Freedom of religion or belief
Law on religious organisations
Failure modes and hazards
Treating one denomination as representative
Stating beliefs as facts
Unsourced adherent numbers
Also called
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Where this came from
wikidata · CC0 1.0
Drafted structure
Bundle to layer to finding to question, as the second pass will find it: 4 bundles · 8 layers · 8 findings · 16 questions.
Tradition Which church.
Traditions differ.
Denomination
Family.
Denomination
Denomination.
- Which denomination or family is meant? definition
- How does it describe itself? provenance
Governance
Church order.
Governance
Governance.
- How is it governed? definition
- Which body speaks officially? provenance
Beliefs Teachings.
Beliefs are attributed.
Teachings
Core beliefs.
Teachings
Beliefs.
- What do adherents believe, according to their own sources? provenance
- Where do denominations differ? boundary
Scripture
Bible use.
Scripture
Scripture.
- Which Bible translation is common? provenance
- How is scripture interpreted? definition
Practice Worship.
Practice varies.
Worship
Services.
Worship
Worship.
- What does a typical service involve? definition
- Which sacraments are practised? definition
Community
Congregations.
Community
Congregations.
- How can someone find a local congregation? action
- Are visitors welcome? definition
History Reformation.
History needs scholarship.
Origins
Reformation.
Origins
Origins.
- What do historians say about the Reformation? provenance
- Is the account balanced? boundary
Demographics
Adherents.
Demographics
Demographics.
- How many adherents, according to which survey? measurement
- Where is growth or decline? provenance
What the second pass must settle
- Should denominations be separate entries?
- How should adherent data be sourced?
- How should local congregations be linked?