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

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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}}}]]
{{{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

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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

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Religion or Denomination
A typical image used as an example.
An image caption
AbbreviationABC
ClassificationMain classification
TheologyBiblicist
GovernanceGovernment
LeaderJoe Bloggs
Distinct fellowshipsFellowships
AssociationsAssociation of Churches
RegionGeographical area
LanguageEnglish
LiturgyRoman Rite
HeadquartersHeadquarters
FounderJohn Smith
Origin2010 January
Earth
Separated fromParent denomination
Branched fromBig denomination
Merger ofDenomination 1 and Denomination 2
AbsorbedDenomination 3
SeparationsChild Denominations
Merged intoDenomination 4
Defunct2013
Congregations100
Members10000
Ministers100
Missionaries100
Places of worship31
Aid organizationHumanitarian Group
Hospitals1
Nursing homes1
Primary schools20
Secondary schools10
Tax statusU.S. IRS 501c3
Tertiary institutions1
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

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TemplateData for Infobox religion

This infobox template is for religions or religious denominations. Some parameters are designed primarily for Christian denominations.

Template parameters

This template has custom formatting.

ParameterDescriptionTypeStatus
Iconicon

Icon displayed above the organization name. Use in conjunction with "Icon width".

Fileoptional
Icon widthicon_width

In pixels: "Npx" replacing N with some number. Use in conjunction with "Icon".

Example
150px
Stringoptional
Icon alt texticon_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.

Contentoptional
Namename

Defaults to the article's name.

Stringoptional
Native namenative_name

Name of the religion/denomination in its native language, if not in English. Use in conjunction with "Native name language".

Stringoptional
Native name languagenative_name_lang

ISO 639-1 code for the language used in the above field. Use in conjunction with "Native name".

Example
zh
Stringoptional
Imageimage

Image associated with the religion/denomination. Likely the logo.

Filesuggested
Width of imageimagewidth

Default "200px".

Stringoptional
Image alt textalt 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.

Contentoptional
Image captioncaption

no description

Contentsuggested
Abbreviationabbreviation

no description

Example
ABC
Contentoptional
Typetype

no description

Contentoptional
Classificationmain_classification

Judaism, Christianity, Islam, etc.

Contentsuggested
Orientationorientation

Catholic, Protestant, Eastern Orthodox, etc.

Contentoptional
Scripturescripture

The canon of religious text used.

Contentoptional
Theologytheology

Calvinism, Arminianism, Baptist, etc.

Contentoptional
Politypolity

Appropriate ecclesiastical polity.

Contentoptional
Governancegovernance

Type of governance and/or governing body.

Contentoptional
Structurestructure

Organizational structure for groups that do not employ a standard ecclesiastical polity.

Contentoptional
Leader title 1leader_title

Title of religious leader; defaults to "Moderator".

Stringoptional
Name of leader 1leader_name leader/moderator

no description

Contentoptional
Leader title 2leader_title1

Title of religious leader; defaults to "Leader".

Stringoptional
Name of leader 2leader_name1 leader

no description

Contentoptional
Leader title 3leader_title2

Title of religious leader; defaults to "Director".

Stringoptional
Name of leader 3leader_name2 director

no description

Contentoptional
Leader title 4leader_title3

Custom leader title.

Stringoptional
Name of leader 4leader_name3

Use in conjunction with "Leader title 4".

Contentoptional
Fellowships type 1fellowships_type

Type of fellowships; default is "Distinct fellowships".

Stringoptional
Fellowships 1fellowships

Names of distinct fellowships.

Contentoptional
Fellowships type 2fellowships_type1

Type of fellowships, if seperate from "Fellowships type 1"; default is "Distinct fellowships".

Stringoptional
Fellowships 2fellowships1

Names of distinct fellowships.

Contentoptional
Division type 1division_type

Type of divisions; default is "Divisions".

Stringoptional
Divisions 1division

Names or examples of "Division type 1". If "Division type 1" is not specified, list names or examples of divisions.

Contentoptional
Division type 2division_type1

Type of divisions, if different; default is "Divisions".

Stringoptional
Divisions 2division1

Names or examples of "Division type 2".

Contentoptional
Division type 3division_type2

Type of divisions, if different; default is "Divisions".

Unknownoptional
Divisions 3division2

Names or examples of "Division type 3".

Contentoptional
Division type 4division_type3

Type of divisions, if different; default is "Divisions".

Unknownoptional
Divisions 4division3

Names or examples of "Division type 4".

Contentoptional
Associationsassociations

Names of local, national, international associations the religion/denomination is part of.

Contentoptional
Full communionfull_communion

no description

Contentoptional
Regionarea

Geographical area.

Example
North America and Japan
Contentoptional
Languagelanguage

Language spoken or prevalent in liturgy, ceremonies, official documents, etc.

Contentoptional
Liturgyliturgy

Liturgy employed.

Example
[[Roman Rite]]
Contentoptional
Headquartersheadquarters

Headquarters, or main office.

Contentoptional
Territoryterritory

no description

Contentoptional
Possessionspossessions

no description

Contentoptional
Founderfounder

The original founder.

Contentsuggested
Date foundedfounded_date

In the infobox, placed in an "Origin" parameter.

Dateoptional
Location foundedfounded_place

In the infobox, placed in an "Origin" parameter.

Contentoptional
Independenceindependence

no description

Contentoptional
Reunionreunion

no description

Contentoptional
Recognitionrecognition

no description

Contentoptional
Separated fromseparated_from

Separation from (denomination).

Contentoptional
Branched frombranched_from

If the denomination branched off of a parent denomination.

Contentoptional
Merger ofmerger

If the denomination was the result of a merge.

Contentoptional
Absorbedabsorbed

no description

Unknownoptional
Separationsseparations

Names of denominations that have split off from this denomination.

Contentoptional
Merged intomerged_into

Name of existing denomination into which this body was merged.

Contentoptional
Defunctdefunct

Year in which this body ceased to exist, if not merged with another denomination.

Contentoptional
Congregations typecongregations_type

Type of congregation; default "Congregations".

Stringoptional
Number of congregationscongregations

no description

Contentoptional
Membersmembers number_of_followers

Number of members.

Contentoptional
Ministers typeministers_type

Specify the type of ministers, priests, pastors, etc. Default is "Ministers".

Stringoptional
Ministersministers

Number of ministers etc.

Contentoptional
Missionariesmissionaries

Number of missionaries.

Contentoptional
Places of worshipchurches

Number of churches.

Contentoptional
Missionary organizationmissionary organization

Name of missionary organization.

Contentoptional
Aid organizationaid

Name of humanitarian aid organization run by the church.

Contentoptional
Hospitalshospitals

Number of church-operated hospitals

Contentoptional
Nursing homesnursing_homes

Number of church-operated nursing homes.

Contentoptional
Primary schoolsprimary_schools

Number of church-operated primary schools.

Contentoptional
Secondary schoolssecondary_schools

Number of church-operated secondary/high schools.

Contentoptional
Tax statustax_status

Tax classification of the main body.

Example
[[501(c)(3) organization|501c3]]
Contentoptional
Tertiary institutionstertiary

Number of church-operated tertiary level colleges or universities.

Contentoptional
Seminariesseminaries

Number of church-operated seminaries.

Contentoptional
Other name(s)other_names

Alternative name or names by which the religion/denomination is/was known.

Contentoptional
Publicationspublications

Name(s) of the publications made by the religion/denomination.

Contentoptional
Official websitewebsite

no description

URLoptional
Alternative website titlewebsite_title1

Use in conjunction with "Alternative website".

Stringoptional
Alternative websitewebsite1

Use in conjunction with "Alternative website title".

URLoptional
Sloganslogan

no description

Contentoptional
Logologo

no description

Unknownoptional
Modulemodule

Used for embedding other infoboxes. Unnecessary for most purposes.

Contentoptional
Footnotesfootnotes

Displayed at the bottom of the infobox.

Contentoptional

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