| 1054 |
"The Great Schism" - Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches divide. |
| 1519 |
Martin Luther starts "The Reformation" and the Lutheran Church |
| 1534 |
King Henry VIII proclaims himself head of the Church of England |
| 1559 |
John Knox starts the Presbyterian Church in Scotland |
| 1581 |
Robert Browne and Robert Harrison start Congregational Churches in England |
| 1608 |
John Smyth starts Baptist Churches |
| 1650 |
George Fox is arrested; his movement is first called 'Quakers' |
| 1784 |
John Wesley's 'Methodist Society' separates from the Church of England |
| 1820 |
(approx.) Brethren churches and Exclusive Brethren churches started, mainly by Christians from the Church of England |
| 1900 |
Pentecostal churches started in America |
| 1960 |
(approx.) Independent Charismatic churches start in the U.K. |