New Zealand

New ZealandProtestant

Keara MacDonaldStephanie Fletcher

The CountryProtestantism IsOne of the three subgroups that make up Christianity. (Catholicism, Orthodoxy and Protestantism.)Began in 16th Century Germany.

Fundamental Principles Scripture aloneJustification by Faith AloneUniversal Priesthood of Believers.

DenominationsThe protestant community is divided up into nine denominations: AnabaptistAnglicanBaptistCongregationalLutheranMethodistPentecostalQuakerReformed

Early SettlersPolynesians settles in NZ 800-1300 CEFirst contact with Europeans in 1642James Cook then returned n 1769 and canvassed the countryIn 1890, the British and the Maori people signed a treaty

"The land on the Sea-Coast is high with steep cliffs, and back inland are very high mountains...the face of the Country is of a hilly surface and appeares to be cloathed with wood and Verdure"

Captain Cook's journal, 8th October 1769

Indigenous ReligionThe Maori people are the indigenous people of New ZealandOwn unique culture and language, rich in mythology and artsMaori people make up around 15% of the population at around 660 000 people

Maori Sayings..Kia oraHellomaungaMountainmotuIslandpukeHilloneBeach, sand, soiltapuSacred

GeographyLand- 268, 021 sq kmCoastline- 15, 134 kmClimate- Temperate with sharp regional contrastsTerrain- Predominantly mountainous with some large coastal plainsHighest point- Aoraki-Mount Cook 3,754 mNatural hazards- Earthquakes, volcanic activity

Geography ContinuedAbout 80% of the population lives in citiesWellington is the capital of New ZealandWellington is the southern most national capital in the world

Protestantism Protestant and Catholic missionaries began to travel to New Zealand in 1814 from EuropeChristianity became the major religion of the country, with the Anglican, Catholic and Presbyterian churches all establishing themselves strongly

Religion Today..Religion in New Zealand today is dominated by ChristianityAnglican, Catholic and Presbyterian churches all established themselves strongly

TrendsRecent trends show that the number of non-Christian religions has increased dramaticallyRoughly one-third of New Zealanders claim no religious affiliation

Controversial Issues #1Many Protestants are not regularly practicingOnly 10-20% of Protestants claim they go to church regularlyThe numbers of Christians in New Zealand is declining

Controversial Issue #2In the 2006 census, one third of New Zealanders claimed no religionThis means that the information provided on religion in New Zealand is only based on the participants who answeredLarge unknown

Interesting FactsNew Zealand is a fairly liberal nation with homosexual marriage.The driving age is 15.The Drinking age is 18.Lake Taupo was the source of the largest known eruption in the world in the last 70 thousand years. Sir Edmund Hillary the first man to reach the peak of Mount Everest was a New Zealander and his face is on the New Zealand $5 bill.Thanks!