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Beliefs
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 ==
Methodists are [[Protestants]] and believe the [[Bible]] to be the sole authority in all matters of faith. They are [[Armenianism|Armenian]] in doctrine, but unlike Aremenian [[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 [[Pentecostals]], Methodists also emphisize the importance of revival in the church.
== Colleges and Universities with Methodist Affiliation ==
== Colleges and Universities with Methodist Affiliation ==