Various organized groups or movements that sought to promote and practice religious beliefs and values among their followers. These movements often aimed to bring about spiritual renewal and moral reform in society.
Related terms
Great Awakening: A religious revival movement that swept across the American colonies in the 18th century, emphasizing personal salvation, emotional preaching, and individual piety.
Second Great Awakening: A widespread religious revival movement that took place in the early 19th century, emphasizing personal conversion experiences, social reform efforts, and an emphasis on morality.
Social Gospel Movement: A Christian movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that sought to apply Christian principles to social problems such as poverty, inequality, and labor exploitation.