christian denominations

By ameliacamilleri
  • 1054

    Eastern orthodox church

    Eastern orthodox church
    The name of the founder: Jesus Christ
    Who they split from: Roman Catholic
    What were the reasons for the split:Mix of religion disagreement
  • Oct 31, 1517

    Lutheran Church

    Lutheran Church
    The name of the founder: Martin Luther
    Who they split from:
    What were the reasons for the split: disputes over biblical inerrancy
  • 1534

    Church of England/Anglican

    Church of England/Anglican
    The name of the founder: King Henry
    Who they split from: Roman Catholic Church
    What were the reasons for the split: The pope wouldn't allow king henry to marry

  • Baptist

    Baptist
    The name of the founder: Roger Williams
    Who they split from: Church of england
    What were the reasons for the split: they believed church membership should be voluntary

  • Methodist

    Methodist
    The name of the founder: John Wesley
    Who they split from: Liberation Methodist Connexion (2020) Global Methodist Church (2022)
    What were the reasons for the split: when there was a shortage of ordained ministers in America after the Revolution, the Bishop of London refused to ordain a Methodist for the United States

  • Uniting church

    Uniting church
    The name of the founder: the Congregational Union of Australia, the Methodist Church of Australasia and the Presbyterian Church of Australia
    the uniting church did not split from anyone but joined with others

  • Hillsong Church

    Hillsong Church
    The name of the founder: Brian Houston
    Who they split from:
    What were the reasons for the split:

  • Presbyterian

    Presbyterian
    The name of the founder: John Calvin
    Who they split from: church of england
    What were the reasons for the split: doctrinal controversy, while some have been caused by disagreement concerning the degree to which those ordained to church office should be required to agree with the Westminster Confession of Faith