evangelicalism

Historically this term refers the religious movement beginning in the 18th century that emphasized conversionThis term is derived from the Latin word for “turning,” and is a theological term that refers to one turning his will from evil to good and is gen... more that was often communicated through revivals and to the religious traditions that grew out of that movement (typically Methodist and various branches of CalvinismThe main branch of the Reformed Protestant tradition that took its name from its founder, John Calvin. It is characterized by a strong belief in prede... more and AnglicanismDerived from the Latin term anglicana ecclesia, meaning “English Church” and refers to the worldwide communion of churches that have grown out of ... more). More recently, in the English Speaking world this term refers to a movement begun in the 1950 by Billy GrahamBilly Graham (A.D. 17 Nov 1918–21 Feb 2018) One of the most influential Christian leaders of the 20th Century. He was an ordained Baptist minister w... more and other preachers in the USA and England that inspired previously ostracized “Fundamentalist” to engage more with modern society.