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'''Methodism''' is a [[Christian]] denomination partly based on the teachings of [[John Wesley]]. When Wesley was at [[Oxford University]], he founded a group of Christian students dedicated to prayer and a methodical discipline. Others made fun of them calling them "Methodists."
'''Methodism''' is a branch of [[Christianity]] partly based on the teachings of [[John Wesley]]. When Wesley was a student at [[Oxford University]], he founded a group of Bible students dedicated to prayer and a methodical discipline. Others made fun of them, calling them "Methodists."
In the United States there are several major Methodists bodies:
In the United States there are several major Methodist bodies:
* The [[United Methodist Church]]
* The [[United Methodist Church]]
* The [[Free Methodist Church]]
* The [[Free Methodist Church]]
* The African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME)
* The African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME)
* The [[Christian Methodist Church]]
* The [[Christian Methodist Church]] (CME)
* The African Methodist Episcopal Church, Zion
* The African Methodist Episcopal Church, Zion
All Methodist groups have the "connectional" form of government. They have [[bishop]]s, annual conferences and general conferences. The annual conference, presided by a bishop, is divided in districts presided by superintendents.
All Methodist groups have the "connectional" form of government. They have [[bishop]]s, annual conferences and general conferences. The annual conference, presided over by a bishop, is divided into districts presided over by superintendents.
The bishop together with the superintendents appoint the local ministers.
The bishops together with the superintendents appoint the local ministers.
John Wesley, the founder was a minister of the [[Church of England]] (Anglican) who on May 22, 1739 had a conversion experience, while listening to the reading of [[Luther]]'s commentary to the Letter to the Romans. He preached the gospel in England over 40 years after his conversion, and tens of thousands joined his lay groups. They remained in the Church of England until after Wesley's death.
John Wesley, the founder of the movement, was a minister of the [[Church of England]] (Anglican) who on May 22, 1739 had a conversion experience while listening to the reading of [[Luther]]'s commentary on St. Paul's Letter to the Romans. He preached the Gospel in England and America for over 40 years following his conversion, and tens of thousands joined his lay groups. They remained in the Church of England until after Wesley's death.
In the United States, with John Wesley's permission and support, the Methodists organized themselves as a separate denomination in December, 1784. Held in Baltimore, the Christmas Conference saw the ordination of pastors and the election of Francis Asbury as Superintendent, or bishop, of the newly formed Methodist Episcopal Church.
In the United States, with John Wesley's permission and support, the Methodists organized themselves as a separate denomination in December, 1784. Held in Baltimore, the Christmas Conference saw the ordination of pastors and the election of Francis Asbury as Superintendent, or bishop, of the newly formed Methodist Episcopal Church.
== Beliefs ==
== Beliefs ==
Methodists are [[Protestants]] and believe the [[Bible]] to be a form of revelation along with reason, church tradition, and personal experience. This fourfold act of revelation is referred to as the Wesleyan Quadrilateral. They are [[Arminianism|Arminian]] in doctrine, but unlike Arminian [[Baptists]], Methodists baptize infants. Methodists are also characterized by their belief in [[Christian Perfection]], the doctrine that teaches that a person, in his earthly life, can reach a state where he is able not to sin. Like [[Pentecostalism|Pentecostals]], Methodists also emphasize the importance of revival in the church.
Methodists are [[Protestants]] and believe the [[Bible]] to be divine revelation and the ultimate guide to doctrine. Scripture is understood through the use of reason, church tradition, and personal experience. This fourfold approach to religious truth--scripture, reason, tradition, and experience--is referred to as the Wesleyan Quadrilateral. By comparison, the Anglican church from which Methodism came speaks of a three-legged stool consisting of scripture, reason, and tradition.
== Colleges and Universities with Methodist Affiliation ==
Methodists are [[Arminianism|Arminian]] in doctrine, but unlike Arminian [[Baptists]], Methodists baptize infants and believe in the [[real presence]]. They are also characterized by their belief in [[perfectionism]], the teaching that a person in his earthly life can reach a state where he is no longer under the domination of sin. Methodists have long taught the Christian obligation to tend to the needs of the poor and unfortunate and, like [[Pentecostalism|Pentecostals]], they emphasize the importance of revival in the church.
== Colleges and Universities with a Methodist Affiliation ==
* Northwestern University (Illinois)
* Northwestern University (Illinois)
* Ohio Wesleyan (Ohio)
* Ohio Wesleyan (Ohio)
* Otterbein (Ohio)
* Otterbein (Ohio)
* Defiance (Ohio)
* Defiance (Ohio)
* Kenyon College (Ohio)
* Kenyon College (Ohio)
* Ohio Northern (Ohio)
* Ohio Northern (Ohio)
* Southern Methodist University (Texas)
* Southern Methodist University (Texas)
== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[United Methodist Church]]
* [[United Methodist Church]]
* [[Methodist Episcopal Church, South]]. since 1939 part of the United Methodist Church)
* [[Methodist Episcopal Church, South]]. (Since 1939, part of the United Methodist Church)
* [[Free Methodist Church]]
* [[Free Methodist Church]]
* The [[Christian Methodist Church]]
* The [[Christian Methodist Church]]