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Branches of Christianity

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.

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Branches of Christianity

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.

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