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| Field | Presbyterianism |
|---|---|
| Type | Tradition |
| Origin | 16th century Scotland |
| Overview | Presbyterianism is a Reformed church tradition especially associated with Scottish and other Reformed developments. |
| History | It developed through Reformation-era and later national, missionary, and diaspora church histories. |
| Beliefs and emphases | It shares major Reformed theological themes, though confessional commitments and contemporary positions differ among Presbyterian denominations. |
| Worship and practice | Worship is usually Word-centred and ordered by local service books or church practice, with Baptism and the Lord's Supper. |
| Organisation and life | Its distinctive governance is presbyterian: ordained elders share oversight through sessions, presbyteries, and broader assemblies. |
| Broader traditions | Reformed Christianity |
| Variants | — |
| Related | — |
| Contrasting positions | — |