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| Field | Latter-day Saint movement |
|---|---|
| Type | Church family |
| Origin | 19th century United States |
| Overview | The Latter-day Saint movement is a nineteenth-century restorationist family originating in the United States and centred historically on the teachings of Joseph Smith. |
| History | It includes several bodies, the largest of which is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, alongside other Restoration branches. |
| Beliefs and emphases | Its major bodies have distinctive scriptures, authority structures, temple practices, and teachings about God, Christ, salvation, and continuing revelation that differ from historic Nicene Christianity. |
| Worship and practice | Worship and community life vary by body and may include Sunday services, ordinances, missionary work, temple worship, and family-centred practice. |
| Organisation and life | The largest body has a worldwide hierarchical structure; other branches differ. |
| Broader traditions | Christianity |
| Variants | — |
| Related | — |
| Contrasting positions | — |