Arminianism

[ ahr-min-ee-uh-niz-uhm ]

noun

, Theology.

1. the doctrinal teachings of Jacobus Arminius or his followers, especially the doctrine that Christ died for all people and not only for the elect. Compare Calvinism ( def 1 ).

Other Words From

• Ar·mini·an adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Arminianism¹

1610–20; J. Armini(us) + -an + -ism

Example Sentences

As America expanded so did Arminianism, this time taking the form of Methodism and all the variants that came in its wake.

From New York Times

Among the more anti-authoritarian sects was Arminianism – or in America, Methodism – in which the accent shifted subtly to the individual’s role in salvation.

From The Guardian

It may be added that after the Reformation Arianism was revived in Socinianism, and Pelagianism in Arminianism; but the conception of heresy in Protestantism demands subsequent notice.

From Project Gutenberg

It was not strictly a consequence of her Arminian belief, and at first sight might seem opposed to it,—yet it came from the spirit of love which clings to the bad logic of Arminianism.

From Project Gutenberg

The student reared in the school of Calvin and Beza was to be the apologist of Evangelical Arminianism.

From Project Gutenberg