Congregational Church - Kaishu wa Kyokai

Japanese: 会衆派教会 - かいしゅうはきょうかい

In English, it is called the Congregational Church, and was formerly known as the "Congregational Church." It is a Protestant denomination that originated from the "Secessionists" of R. Brown and others in the 16th century in England. It was also a key player in the founding of the United States, and although its theology is Calvinism, it is characterized by a liberal church administration based on congregationalism. It is also known for its enthusiasm for educational activities, including Harvard, Yale, and Doshisha University in Japan.
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Japanese:

英語ではCongregational Churchで，かつては〈組合教会〉とも。プロテスタントの一教派で，16世紀英国のR.ブラウンらの〈分離派〉が起源。アメリカ建国の主体ともなり，神学的にはカルビニズムだが，会衆主義にもとづくリベラルな教会運営が特徴。ハーバード，イェール，日本の同志社など教育事業に熱心なことでも知られる。
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