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| Field | Calvinism |
|---|---|
| Type | Theological system |
| Origin | 16th century Geneva |
| Overview | Calvinism is a theological system within the broader Reformed family, not a denomination by itself. |
| History | It is associated with the Reformation in Geneva and with later Reformed confessional and scholastic developments. |
| Beliefs and emphases | It is often identified with teachings on divine sovereignty, election, grace, union with Christ, and perseverance. The familiar five-point summary is one later pedagogical framework, not a complete account of every Reformed theology. |
| Worship and practice | It is expressed in a range of Reformed, Presbyterian, Baptist, Anglican, and independent worship settings. |
| Organisation and life | Organisational forms depend on the churches that receive or identify with Calvinist theology. |
| Broader traditions | Reformed Christianity |
| Variants | — |
| Related | — |
| Contrasting positions | — |