Christian Creeds

Chalcedonian Creed

AD 451

In response to Nestorian teachings, the Chalcedonian formulation defines that Christ is "acknowledged in two natures", which "come together into one person and one hypostasis".

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The Athanasian Creed

c. AD 500

This account of the catholic or universal faith of the church further clarifies the doctrine of the Trinity. It also offers what is recognized as a classic statement on Christology.

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Beliefs

Over the course of Church history, Christianity has produced a number of Christian creeds.

Creeds are confessions or statements of faith. They outline the shared beliefs of a religious community in a form structured around its core teachings.

The word comes from the Latin crēdō, meaning “I believe.”