Era
Renaissance
Start date
1500 AD
End Date
Present
Religion
Christian (Protestant Reformation)
Date Notes
The start of various Protestant movements that continue to this day.
Main Teachings
Critique of Catholic Church practices, emphasis on salvation through faith alone
Metaphysical Beliefs
Monotheism
Ethical and Moral Principles
Salvation through faith alone
Ritual and Devotional Practices
Baptism, Communion
Spiritual Practices
Prayer, Bible study
Foundational Teachings and Scriptures
Bible (Old and New Testament)
Narrative Traditions
Biblical narratives
Sub Type
Abrahamic
Historical and Cultural Context
Medieval and Early Modern Religions
Historical Development
World Religion
Geographical Distribution
Western Religions
Organizational Structure
Institutional Religions
Scriptural Authority
Revealed Religion
Sociological Approach
Universal Religion
Philosophical or Ideological Focus
Esoteric Religion
Gods or Deities
God (The Holy Trinity)
Beliefs on the Afterlife and End Times
Heaven or Hell based on salvation
Existance of Afterlife
Yes
Existance of Reincarnation
No
Religious Structures
Churches, Chapels
Religious Leader Types or Roles
Pastors, Ministers, Preachers