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| Field | Methodism |
|---|---|
| Type | Tradition |
| Origin | 18th century Britain |
| Overview | Methodism is a Protestant tradition arising from the eighteenth-century evangelical renewal associated with John and Charles Wesley. |
| History | It began within the Church of England and developed into many autonomous Methodist and Wesleyan churches worldwide. |
| Beliefs and emphases | It often emphasises grace, conversion, holiness, disciplined discipleship, social service, and connectional accountability. Wesleyan-Arminian theology is influential but not universally identical across all Methodist bodies. |
| Worship and practice | Methodist worship commonly combines hymnody, preaching, prayer, Scripture, sacramental ministry, and service; styles vary widely. |
| Organisation and life | Connectional governance—linking local churches through conferences and ordained or lay oversight—is a recurring characteristic. |
| Broader traditions | Protestant Christianity |
| Variants | — |
| Related | — |
| Contrasting positions | — |