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The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) [note 1] is a mainline Protestant Christian denomination in the United States and Canada. [2] [3] The denomination started with the Restoration Movement during the Second Great Awakening, first existing during the 19th century as a loose association of churches working toward Christian unity.
Pages in category "Universities and colleges formerly affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Alexander Campbell insisted upon "Disciples of Christ". As a result, both names were used. [5]: 27–28 [14]: 125 The confusion over names has been present ever since. [5]: 27–28 The Stone-Campbell tradition today is represented in the Churches of Christ and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). [1]
Articles relating to seminaries, divinity schools, and divinity houses affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) that educate people for ministry.All Disciples institutions are ecumenical and open to all Christians regardless of denominational affiliation; additionally, some institutions offer or are affiliated with divinity schools that offer a religious leadership program ...
In keeping with much of the movement's focus on unity it highlights both the features it has in common with the wider Christian Church and unique gifts it has to offer the whole church. Its mission statement says: "In Christ, all are reconciled to God and to each other, and in the Spirit, God calls us to proclaim this good news throughout the ...
The churches are independent congregations and typically go by the name "Christian Church", but often use the name "Church of Christ" as well. Though isolated exceptions may occur, it is generally agreed within the movement that no personal or family names should be attached to a congregation which Christ purchased and established with his own blood, though geographical labels are acceptable.
Universities and colleges affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) (8 C, 23 P) Pages in category "Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total.
National City Christian Church, located on Thomas Circle in Washington, D.C., is the national church and cathedral of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). [2] The denomination grew from the Stone-Campbell Movement founded by Thomas Campbell and Alexander Campbell of Pennsylvania and West Virginia (then Virginia) and Barton W. Stone of Kentucky.