Religious movement

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A religious movement is a theological, social, political, or philosophical interpretation of religion that is not generally represented and controlled by a specific church, sect, or denomination. A religious movement is characterized by significant growth in people, ideas and culture. Otherwise, it ceases to be a movement.

Catholic and Christian Movements[edit]

  1. Charismatic movement
  2. Christian fundamentalism movement
  3. Home church movement
  4. Mission movement
  5. Revival movement
  6. Reform Movements
    1. Ecumenical movement
    2. Protestantism
    3. Religious orders

Other Religious Movements[edit]

  1. Fundamentalism

"Global fundamentalism," is an uncomplimentary epithet for religious groups that are viewed as out of sync with the modern world. [1]

  1. New Age movement
  2. New religious movement
    1. Cult

Sociological classifications of religious movements[edit]

Related Types of Social Movements[edit]

  1. Art movement
  2. Civil rights movement
  3. Human rights movement
  4. Labour movement
  5. Peace movement
  6. Political movement
  7. Social movement

References[edit]

  1. "Religious Movements". Encyclopedia.com. 29 July 2024.


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