Template:Infobox religion

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This infobox template is for religions or religious denominations. Some parameters are designed primarily for Christian denominations, but the template can be applicable to other religions when any inapplicable parameters are left blank.

Usage

To use this template, simply copy and paste the following text into the article and fill in any of the parameters. Only "name" is required.

[[file:{{{icon}}}|{{{icon_width}}}|alt={{{icon_alt}}}]] {{{name}}}
{{{native_name}}}
[[File:{{{image}}}|{{{imagewidth}}}|alt={{{alt}}}|upright=0.9]] {{{caption}}}
Abbreviation	{{{abbreviation}}}
Type	{{{type}}}
Classification	{{{main_classification}}}
Orientation	{{{orientation}}}
Scripture	{{{scripture}}}
Theology	{{{theology}}}
Polity	{{{polity}}}
Governance	{{{governance}}}
Structure	{{{structure}}}
{{{leader_title}}}	{{{leader_name}}}
{{{leader_title1}}}	{{{leader_name1}}}
{{{leader_title2}}}	{{{leader_name2}}}
{{{leader_title3}}}	{{{leader_name3}}}
{{{fellowships_type}}}	{{{fellowships}}}
{{{fellowships_type1}}}	{{{fellowships1}}}
{{{division_type}}}	{{{division}}}
{{{division_type1}}}	{{{division1}}}
{{{division_type2}}}	{{{division2}}}
{{{division_type3}}}	{{{division3}}}
Associations	{{{associations}}}
Full communion	{{{full_communion}}}
Region	{{{area}}}
Language	{{{language}}}
Liturgy	{{{liturgy}}}
Headquarters	{{{headquarters}}}
Territory	{{{territory}}}
Possessions	{{{possessions}}}
Founder	{{{founder}}}
Origin	{{{founded_date}}} {{{founded_place}}}
Independence	{{{independence}}}
Reunion	{{{reunion}}}
Recognition	{{{recognition}}}
Separated from	{{{separated_from}}}
Branched from	{{{branched_from}}}
Merger of	{{{merger}}}
Absorbed	{{{absorbed}}}
Separations	{{{separations}}}
Merged into	{{{merged_into}}}
Defunct	{{{defunct}}}
{{{congregations_type}}}	{{{congregations}}}
Members	{{{members}}}
{{{ministers_type}}}	{{{ministers}}}
Missionaries	{{{missionaries}}}
Places of worship	{{{churches}}}
Missionary organization	{{{missionary organization}}}
Aid organization	{{{aid}}}
Hospitals	{{{hospitals}}}
Nursing homes	{{{nursing_homes}}}
Primary schools	{{{primary_schools}}}
Secondary schools	{{{secondary_schools}}}
Tax status	{{{tax_status}}}
Tertiary institutions	{{{tertiary}}}
Seminaries	{{{seminaries}}}
Other name(s)	{{{other_names}}}
Publications	{{{publications}}}
Official website	{{{website}}}
Slogan	{{{slogan}}}
Logo	{{{logo}}}
{{{module}}}
{{{footnotes}}}

{{Infobox religion
| icon                    = 
| icon_width              = 
| icon_alt                = 
| name                    = 
| native_name             = 
| native_name_lang        = 
| image                   = 
| imagewidth              = 
| alt                     = 
| caption                 = 
| abbreviation            = 
| type                    = 
| main_classification     = 
| orientation             = 
| scripture               = 
| theology                = 
| polity                  = 
| governance              = 
| structure               = 
| leader_title            = 
| leader_name             = 
| leader_title1           = 
| leader_name1            = 
| leader_title2           = 
| leader_name2            = 
| leader_title3           = 
| leader_name3            = 
| fellowships_type        = 
| fellowships             = 
| fellowships_type1       = 
| fellowships1            = 
| division_type           = 
| division                = 
| division_type1          = 
| division1               = 
| division_type2          = 
| division2               = 
| division_type3          = 
| division3               = 
| associations            = 
| full_communion          = 
| area                    = 
| language                = 
| liturgy                 = 
| headquarters            = 
| territory               = 
| possessions             = 
| founder                 = 
| founded_date            = 
| founded_place           = 
| independence            = 
| reunion                 = 
| recognition             = 
| separated_from          = 
| branched_from           = 
| merger                  = 
| absorbed                = 
| separations             = 
| merged_into             = 
| defunct                 = 
| congregations_type      = 
| congregations           = 
| members                 = <!-- or | number_of_followers     = -->
| ministers_type          = 
| ministers               = 
| missionaries            = 
| churches                = 
| missionary organization = 
| aid                     = 
| hospitals               = 
| nursing_homes           = 
| primary_schools         = 
| secondary_schools       = 
| tax_status              = 
| tertiary                = 
| seminaries              = 
| other_names             = 
| publications            = 
| website                 = 
| website_title1          = 
| slogan                  = 
| logo                    = 
| module                  = 
| footnotes               = 
}}

Parameters

An explanation of what each parameter is. For more information, ask on the talk page.

1. icon = Optional icon above the organization name (specify an image file and size)
2. name = the name of the denomination
3. native_name = the name of the denomination in the organization's native language (if it is not in English and it is not the same name used in the above field)
4. native_name_language = ISO 639-1 code for the language used in the above field
5. image = any image associated with the denomination (logo)
6. imagewidth = width of image, default "200px." Recommend under 200px. Used when available image is low-resolution.
7. alt = alternative text to be displayed describing image.
8. caption = a caption for the image
9. abbreviation = an abbreviation (such as an acronym) for the denomination
10. main_classification = (Judaism, Christianity, Islam, etc.)
11. orientation = (Catholic, Protestant, Eastern Orthodox, etc.)
12. scripture = the canon of religious text used by the denomination, including non-Bible works
13. theology = (main theology, e.g. Calvinism, Arminianism, Baptist)
14. polity = the appropriate ecclesiastical polity
15. governance = type of governance and/or governing body of the denomination
16. structure = organizational structure for groups that do not employ a standard ecclesiastical polity
17. leader_title = title of religious leader; defaults to "Moderator"
18. leader_name = name of religious leader
19. leader_title1 = title of religious leader; defaults to "Leader"
20. leader_name1 = name of religious leader
21. leader_title2 = title of religious leader; defaults to "Director"
22. leader_name2 = name of religious leader
23. leader_title3 = Custom leader title
24. leader_name3 = name of religious leader
25. fellowships_type = field to specify the type of fellowships, default "Distinct fellowships"
26. fellowships = names of distinct fellowships within the denomination
27. fellowships_type1 = Alternative fellowship description
28. fellowships_type1 = Alternative fellowships
29. division_type = Specify a custom division
30. division = Name or example of that division
31. division_type1 =
32. division1 =
33. division_type2 =
34. division2 =
35. division_type3 =
36. division3 =
37. associations = names of local, national, international associations the church is part of
38. area = geographical area, e.g. North America and Japan
39. language = language spoken or prevalent in liturgy, ceremonies, official documents, etc.
40. liturgy = Liturgy employed, for instance Roman Rite
41. headquarters = Headquarters or main denominational office
42. founder = the original founder
43. founded_date = date of founding
44. founded_place = location of founding
45. separated_from = separation from (denomination)
46. branched_from = if the denomination branched off of a parent denomination
47. merger = if the denomination was the result of a merge
48. absorbed = names of denominations that were absorbed into this body
49. separations = names of denominations that have split off from this denomination
50. merged_into = name of existing denomination into which this body was merged
51. defunct = year in which this body ceased to exist if not merged with or into another denomination
52. congregations_type = type of congregation (default "Congregations")
53. congregations = number of congregations
54. members = number of members
55. ministers_type = specify the type of ministers/priests/pastors/...
56. ministers = number of ministers/priests/pastors/...
57. missionaries = number of missionaries
58. churches = number of churches
59. missionary organization = name of missionary organization
60. aid = name of humanitarian aid organization run by the church (see humanitarian aid)
61. hospitals = number of church-operated hospitals
62. nursing_homes = number of church-operated nursing homes
63. primary_schools = number of church-operated primary schools
64. secondary_schools = number of church-operated secondary/high schools
65. tax_status = tax classification (e.g., Internal Revenue Service 501c3 or equivalent) of the main body
66. tertiary = number of church-operated tertiary level colleges or universities
67. seminaries = number of church-operated seminaries
68. publications = names of the publications made by the denomination
69. other_names = alternative name or names by which the denomination is/was known
70. website = official website
71. website_title1 = alternative website title
72. website1 = alternative web address
73. slogan= Slogan
74. logo= Logo
75. module= Used for embedding other infoboxes into this one
76. footnotes = any footnotes

Example

Religion or Denomination
A typical image used as an example. An image caption
Abbreviation	ABC
Classification	Main classification
Theology	Biblicist
Governance	Government
Leader	Joe Bloggs
Distinct fellowships	Fellowships
Associations	Association of Churches
Region	Geographical area
Language	English
Liturgy	Roman Rite
Headquarters	Headquarters
Founder	John Smith
Origin	2010 January Earth
Separated from	Parent denomination
Branched from	Big denomination
Merger of	Denomination 1 and Denomination 2
Absorbed	Denomination 3
Separations	Child Denominations
Merged into	Denomination 4
Defunct	2013
Congregations	100
Members	10000
Ministers	100
Missionaries	100
Places of worship	31
Aid organization	Humanitarian Group
Hospitals	1
Nursing homes	1
Primary schools	20
Secondary schools	10
Tax status	U.S. IRS 501c3
Tertiary institutions	1
Other name(s)	Alternative Name #1, Alternative Name #2
Slogan	"Slogan"
footnote

{{Infobox religion
|name = Religion or Denomination
|image = Example svg.svg
|imagewidth = 150px
|imagealttext = A typical image used as an example.
|caption = An image caption
|abbreviation = ABC
|main_classification = Main classification
|theology = Main theology
|governance = Government structure
|founder = John Smith
|founded_date = 2010 January
|founded_place = Geographic place
|separated_from = Parent denomination
|branched_from = Big denomination
|merger = Denomination 1 and Denomination 2
|separations = Child denominations
|fellowships = Fellowships
|associations = Association of Churches
|area = Geographical area
|language = English
|congregations = 100
|members = 10000
|ministers = 100
|missionary organization = 
|aid = Humanitarian Group
|hospitals = 1
|nursing_homes = 1
|primary_schools = 20
|secondary_schools = 10
|tax_status = U.S. [[Internal Revenue Service|IRS]] 501c3
|tertiary = 1
|publication = Publication Name #1, Publication Name #2
|other_names = Alternative Name #1, Alternative Name #2
|footnotes = footnote
}}

TemplateData

Extended content

This is the TemplateData for this template used by TemplateWizard, VisualEditor and other tools. See a monthly parameter usage report for Template:Infobox religion in articles based on its TemplateData. TemplateData for Infobox religion This infobox template is for religions or religious denominations. Some parameters are designed primarily for Christian denominations. Template parameters[Edit template data] This template has custom formatting. Parameter Description Type Status Icon icon Icon displayed above the organization name. Use in conjunction with "Icon width". File optional Icon width icon_width In pixels: "Npx" replacing N with some number. Use in conjunction with "Icon". Example 150px String optional Icon alt text icon_alt Alternative text for the icon; for accesibility purposes. This text will be read out by screen readers in place of the image, and is invisible. Describe the contents of the image. Content optional Name name Defaults to the article's name. String optional Native name native_name Name of the religion/denomination in its native language, if not in English. Use in conjunction with "Native name language". String optional Native name language native_name_lang ISO 639-1 code for the language used in the above field. Use in conjunction with "Native name". Example zh String optional Image image Image associated with the religion/denomination. Likely the logo. File suggested Image upright imageupright no description Example Accessible scaling. Prefered over width Unknown optional Width of image imagewidth Default "200px". String optional Image alt text alt imagealttext Alternative text for the image; for accesibility purposes. This text will be read out by screen readers in place of the image, and is invisible. Describe the contents of the image. Content optional Image caption caption no description Content suggested Abbreviation abbreviation no description Example ABC Content optional Type type no description Content optional Classification main_classification Judaism, Christianity, Islam, etc. Content suggested Orientation orientation Catholic, Protestant, Eastern Orthodox, etc. Content optional Scripture scripture The canon of religious text used. Content optional Theology theology Calvinism, Arminianism, Baptist, etc. Content optional Polity polity Appropriate ecclesiastical polity. Content optional Governance governance Type of governance and/or governing body. Content optional Structure structure Organizational structure for groups that do not employ a standard ecclesiastical polity. Content optional Leader title 1 leader_title Title of religious leader; defaults to "Moderator". String optional Name of leader 1 leader_name leader/moderator no description Content optional Leader title 2 leader_title1 Title of religious leader; defaults to "Leader". String optional Name of leader 2 leader_name1 leader no description Content optional Leader title 3 leader_title2 Title of religious leader; defaults to "Director". String optional Name of leader 3 leader_name2 director no description Content optional Leader title 4 leader_title3 Custom leader title. String optional Name of leader 4 leader_name3 Use in conjunction with "Leader title 4". Content optional Fellowships type 1 fellowships_type Type of fellowships; default is "Distinct fellowships". String optional Fellowships 1 fellowships Names of distinct fellowships. Content optional Fellowships type 2 fellowships_type1 Type of fellowships, if seperate from "Fellowships type 1"; default is "Distinct fellowships". String optional Fellowships 2 fellowships1 Names of distinct fellowships. Content optional Division type 1 division_type Type of divisions; default is "Divisions". String optional Divisions 1 division Names or examples of "Division type 1". If "Division type 1" is not specified, list names or examples of divisions. Content optional Division type 2 division_type1 Type of divisions, if different; default is "Divisions". String optional Divisions 2 division1 Names or examples of "Division type 2". Content optional Division type 3 division_type2 Type of divisions, if different; default is "Divisions". Unknown optional Divisions 3 division2 Names or examples of "Division type 3". Content optional Division type 4 division_type3 Type of divisions, if different; default is "Divisions". Unknown optional Divisions 4 division3 Names or examples of "Division type 4". Content optional Associations associations Names of local, national, international associations the religion/denomination is part of. Content optional Full communion full_communion no description Content optional Region area Geographical area. Example North America and Japan Content optional Language language Language spoken or prevalent in liturgy, ceremonies, official documents, etc. Content optional Liturgy liturgy Liturgy employed. Example [[Roman Rite]] Content optional Headquarters headquarters Headquarters, or main office. Content optional Territory territory no description Content optional Possessions possessions no description Content optional Founder founder The original founder. Content suggested Date founded founded_date In the infobox, placed in an "Origin" parameter. Date optional Location founded founded_place In the infobox, placed in an "Origin" parameter. Content optional Independence independence no description Content optional Reunion reunion no description Content optional Recognition recognition no description Content optional Separated from separated_from Separation from (denomination). Content optional Branched from branched_from If the denomination branched off of a parent denomination. Content optional Merger of merger If the denomination was the result of a merge. Content optional Absorbed absorbed no description Unknown optional Separations separations Names of denominations that have split off from this denomination. Content optional Merged into merged_into Name of existing denomination into which this body was merged. Content optional Defunct defunct Year in which this body ceased to exist, if not merged with another denomination. Content optional Congregations type congregations_type Type of congregation; default "Congregations". String optional Number of congregations congregations no description Content optional Members members number_of_followers Number of members. Content optional Ministers type ministers_type Specify the type of ministers, priests, pastors, etc. Default is "Ministers". String optional Ministers ministers Number of ministers etc. Content optional Missionaries missionaries Number of missionaries. Content optional Places of worship churches Number of churches. Content optional Missionary organization missionary organization Name of missionary organization. Content optional Aid organization aid Name of humanitarian aid organization run by the church. Content optional Hospitals hospitals Number of church-operated hospitals Content optional Nursing homes nursing_homes Number of church-operated nursing homes. Content optional Primary schools primary_schools Number of church-operated primary schools. Content optional Secondary schools secondary_schools Number of church-operated secondary/high schools. Content optional Tax status tax_status Tax classification of the main body. Example [[501(c)(3) organization|501c3]] Content optional Tertiary institutions tertiary Number of church-operated tertiary level colleges or universities. Content optional Seminaries seminaries Number of church-operated seminaries. Content optional Other name(s) other_names Alternative name or names by which the religion/denomination is/was known. Content optional Publications publications Name(s) of the publications made by the religion/denomination. Content optional Official website website no description URL optional Alternative website title website_title1 Use in conjunction with "Alternative website". String optional Alternative website website1 Use in conjunction with "Alternative website title". URL optional Slogan slogan no description Content optional Logo logo no description Unknown optional Module module Used for embedding other infoboxes. Unnecessary for most purposes. Content optional Footnotes footnotes Displayed at the bottom of the infobox. Content optional

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