Mind Map: Different Types of Christianity

Central Idea

Christianity

Main Branches

1. Catholicism

• Sub-Branches:

  • Roman Catholic Church

    • Pope as the leader

    • Seven Sacraments

  • Eastern Catholic Churches

    • Various rites (e.g., Maronite, Byzantine)

    • Communion with Rome

2. Protestantism

• Sub-Branches:

  • Lutheranism

    • Founded by Martin Luther

    • Justification by faith

  • Anglicanism

    • The Church of England

    • Book of Common Prayer

  • Baptist

    • Believer's baptism

    • Congregational governance

  • Methodism

    • Founded by John Wesley

    • Emphasis on social justice

3. Orthodox Christianity

• Sub-Branches:

  • Eastern Orthodoxy

    • Autocephalous churches (e.g., Greek, Russian)

    • Sacred Tradition

  • Oriental Orthodoxy

    • Non-Chalcedonian churches

    • Coptic, Armenian, Ethiopian traditions

4. Non-Denominational Christianity

• Sub-Branches:

  • Evangelicalism

    • Focus on personal conversion

    • Authority of Scripture

  • Charismatic Movement

    • Emphasis on spiritual gifts

    • Worship style

5. Restorationism

• Sub-Branches:

  • Church of Christ

    • Restoration of New Testament Christianity

    • Baptism for remission of sins

  • Seventh-day Adventism

    • Observance of Saturday Sabbath

    • Emphasis on the Second Coming

6. Other Christian Movements

• Sub-Branches:

  • Quakers (Religious Society of Friends)

    • Inner light and direct experience of God

  • Christian Science

    • Healing through prayer and understanding of God

This mind map provides an overview of the diverse branches and movements within Christianity, highlighting their unique characteristics and beliefs.