Presbyterianism

Also known as Presbyterian churches, Presbyterianism, Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian Church

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Presbyterianism is a form of Protestant Christianity represented by churches like the Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago and the First Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, which often use the burning bush as a symbolic emblem. These churches are part of a Christian tradition that has developed distinct organizational and theological practices over centuries.

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Contents

Presbyterian identity
Early history
Development
Characteristics
Government
Worship and sacraments
Worship
Sacraments
Architecture
By region
Europe
Scotland
England
Wales
Ireland
France
Italy
North America
United States
Canada
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Other Latin American states
Africa
Kenya
Malawi
Southern Africa
Northern Africa
Asia
Hong Kong
South Korea
Taiwan
India
Oceania
Australia
New Zealand
Vanuatu
See also
Churches
References
Sources
Further reading
External links

Presbyterianism () is a historically Reformed Protestant tradition named after its form of church government by representative assemblies of elders, known as "presbyters". Though other Reformed churches are structurally similar, the word Presbyterian is applied to churches that trace their roots to the Church of Scotland or to English Dissenter groups that were formed during the English Civil War, 1642 to 1651.