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| Field | Evangelical Christianity |
|---|---|
| Type | Movement |
| Origin | 18th century onward Britain and North America |
| Overview | Evangelical Christianity is a cross-cutting movement rather than one denomination, found in Anglican, Baptist, Reformed, Pentecostal, independent, and other settings. |
| History | It has roots in Reformation, Pietist, Puritan, revivalist, and missionary histories, with especially influential modern developments in Britain and North America. |
| Beliefs and emphases | Commonly cited emphases include the authority of Scripture, the centrality of Christ's saving work, conversion, evangelism, discipleship, and active faith. The movement has substantial theological and political diversity. |
| Worship and practice | Worship forms range from liturgical to contemporary and are shaped by the host tradition or church. |
| Organisation and life | It has no universal governing body; networks, denominations, and local churches organise independently. |
| Broader traditions | — |
| Variants | — |
| Related | Christianity |
| Contrasting positions | — |