Explore: Doctrinal Theology (specific Denominations)

hermeneutics, theology, ecclesiology, eschatology, and papal primacy may separate one denomination from another. Groups of denominations—often sharing

"denominational families" are often imprecisely also called denominations. Christian denominations since the 20th century have often involved themselves in

president. Several times during its history, the society has been faced with doctrinal controversy. In the 1970s, members became polarized over the precise definition

Covenant theology (also known as covenantalism, federal theology, or federalism) is a biblical theology, a conceptual overview and interpretive framework

doctrine and identity. Protestantism is divided into various denominations on the basis of theology and ecclesiology. Protestants adhere to the concept of an

their particular doctrinal distinctions in comparison to other Christians as well as in comparison to other Baptists. Baptist denominations are traditionally

14:22–24, Luke 22:19–20, Graebner, Augustus Lawrence (1910). Outlines Of Doctrinal Theology. Saint Louis, MO: Concordia Publishing House. p. 161. Archived from

discrimination, abuse, or theological disillusionment. Evangelicalism is a transdenominational movement found across many Protestant denominations, including Reformed

not so much a body of doctrinal statements so much as the process of doctrinal development that is important in Anglican theological identity.[citation needed]

Protestant denominations that embrace covenant theology, such as the Reformed churches, tend to reject dispensationalism. Dispensationalism is a theological framework