Christian Denominations

Eastern Orthodox Church

1054

• Founded in 1054 as a part of the Great Schism (though the idea was around with Emperor Constantine).
• The church split from the Roman Catholic Church.
• They split because of multiple disagreements in doctrine from Catholics.

Lutheran Church

1500

• Founded in the 16th century.
• The founder was Martin Luther.
• The Church split from the Catholic Church.
• The split happened due to indulgences being sold and the tyranny of the church.

Presbyterian

1500

• Founded in the 16th century during the Protestant Reformation.
• Founded on the teachings of John Calvin and John Knox.
• Broke off from the Roman Catholic Church.
• It was formed from Calvin and Knox’s teachings and the belief that the sale of indulgences and other church practices was wrong.

Church of England/Anglican

1534

• Founded in 1534, England, United Kingdom.
• The founder was Henry VIII.
• The Church split from the Catholic Church.
• The Church split because Henry VIII wanted to divorce his wife so he could have a male heir.

Baptist

1609

• Founded in 1609-1612 in Holland.
• Many different people are attributed to be the founders.
• Baptists split from the Lutheran Church in Sweden.
• They have a heavier meaning associated with baptism than other Christian/Catholic denominations.

Methodist

1700

• Founded in the 18th century.
• Founded by John Wesley.
• Split from the Anglican Church.
• The Church was formed to reform the Anglican church from within.

Uniting church

1977

• Formed in 1977.
• Founded by the amalgamation of the Congregationalist, Methodist and Presbyterian churches in Australia.
• It is more of an ecumenical-based church and their aim is to be compassionate and provide for their local communities.

Hillsong Church

1983

• Founded in 1983 in Australia.
• Was founded by Brian and Bobbie Houston.
• It was formed for a ‘Bible based’ and ‘Christ-centred’ church.