The term “Protestant” describes one of the three historic branches of Christianity, the other two being Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodox. The term “non-denominational” describes certain churches that are Protestant in conviction but are not associated with one of the denominations in Protestantism.

Is Protestant a denomination?

The Protestant church formed in the 16th century, separating from the Roman Catholic Church over disputes about faith and justification. The Protestant church is further divided into denominations, including (but not limited to) Presbyterian, Episcopal, Lutheran, Baptist, Methodist and Wesleyan.

What type of religion is non-denominational?

Nondenominational Christianity (or non-denominational Christianity) consists of churches which typically distance themselves from the confessionalism or creedalism of other Christian communities by not formally aligning with a specific Christian denomination.