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Wesleyan
This term carries a strong association with the intersection of personal piety and social activism. It describes a specific brand of Christianity that emphasizes the pursuit of spiritual perfection and the active improvement of society, often manifesting as a commitment to justice and community service.
As a proper adjective and noun, it is always capitalized to honor John Wesley. While it primarily refers to the Methodist tradition, it is also frequently encountered in the names of academic institutions, where it may signal a historical legacy of liberal arts education rooted in these theological values.
Meanings
Examples
The professor specializes in Wesleyan theology.
I wonder if the Wesleyan tradition still emphasizes social holiness today.
He is a devout Wesleyan who attends service every Sunday.
The university was founded on Wesleyan principles of education and faith.
Are you a Wesleyan or do you belong to a different Methodist branch?
The sermon focused on the Wesleyan concept of prevenient grace.
They maintain a strong Wesleyan identity within the broader church.