Denominations: why did the Christian Church become diverse?

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The Trinity and Orthodox Christianity

I can describe the features of Orthodox Christianity, including belief in the Trinity, that make it a distinct denomination.

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Core beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses

I can explain what Jehovah’s Witnesses believe and how this is distinct from other Christian denominations.

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The Pope and Protestantism

I can explain the division between Catholicism and Protestantism using examples of difference in belief and organisation.

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Predestination across denominations

I can explain that belief in predestination originates from the Bible and is interpreted differently across different Christian denominations.

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Divergent practices of the Quakers

I can describe Quaker values and practices and identify how they are different from other Christian denominations.

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The relationship between the Anglican and Methodist Church

I can describe the relationship between the Anglican and Methodist Church, and explain how Methodism is a distinct denomination today.

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