Term
Modernism
A late 19th- and early 20th-century movement that sought to reconcile Christianity with modern thought through the reinterpretation of traditional doctrines.
Filed underHistorical Theology
Definition
A theological and cultural movement from the late 19th and early 20th centuries that sought to reconcile Christianity with modern thought by reinterpreting traditional doctrines in light of science, historical criticism, and philosophical development.
Last revised August 14, 2026