Definition
A Christian theological movement that seeks to extend Christian influence and apply biblical law to government and society.
Etymology
From dominium (dominion) plus -ism (a movement or ideology). The term emerged in late 20th-century theological discussions, combining religious and political ambitions.
Kelly Says
Dominionism is controversial because it challenges the American separation of church and state—some see it as Christian engagement in politics, while others worry it represents a dangerous merger of religious law with secular government.
Translations
ARالعربية
السيطرة
al-see-tara
BNবাংলা
শাসনবাদ
sha-san-ba-ad
CACatalà
dominacionisme
doh-mee-na-tsee-oh-nee-sme
CSČeština
dominionismus
doh-mee-nee-oh-nee-smoos
DADansk
dominionisme
doh-mee-nee-oh-nizm
DEDeutsch
Dominionismus
doh-mee-nee-oo-nee-smoos
ELΕλληνικά
δομινιονισμός
doh-mee-nee-oh-nee-smoos
ESEspañol
dominionismo
doh-mee-nee-oh-see-smo
FISuomi
dominionismi
doh-mee-nee-oh-nee-smi
FRFrançais
dominionnisme
doh-mee-nyohn-ee-sme
HEעברית
דומינציוניזם
doh-mee-nee-oh-nee-zmoos
HIहिन्दी
प्रभुत्ववाद
pra-bhut-vva-ad
HUMagyar
dominionizmus
doh-mee-nee-oh-nee-zmoos
IDBahasa Indonesia
dominionisme
doh-mee-nee-oh-nee-sme
ITItaliano
dominionismo
doh-mee-nee-oh-see-smo
KMKM
ប្រព័ន្ធ
pra-pov-an-th
MSBahasa Melayu
dominionisme
doh-mee-nee-oh-nee-sme
NLNederlands
dominionisme
doh-mee-nee-oh-nee-sme
NONorsk
dominionisme
doh-mee-nee-oh-nizm
PLPolski
dominionizm
doh-mee-nee-oh-nizm
PTPortuguês
dominionismo
doh-mee-nee-oh-see-smo
RORomână
dominionism
doh-mee-nee-oh-nee-smo
RUРусский
доминионизм
doh-mee-nee-oh-nee-zm
SVSvenska
dominionism
doh-mee-nee-oh-nizm
SWKiswahili
dominionism
doh-mee-nee-oh-nizm
TAதமிழ்
ஆதிக்கம்
aa-dhi-kam
TEతెలుగు
పరిపాలన
pa-ri-pa-la-na
THไทย
อำนาจนิยม
am-na-chot-ni-yom
TLTL
dominasyonismo
doh-mee-na-syon-ee-smo
TRTürkçe
dominasyonculuk
doh-mee-na-syon-cu-luk
UKУкраїнська
домініонізм
doh-mee-nee-oh-nee-zm
VITiếng Việt
chủ nghĩa thống trị
chuu-nghia-thong-tri
Ethical Language Guidance
Gender History
Dominionism in theology has historically centered male religious authority and leadership, reflecting patriarchal church structures.
Inclusive Usage
When discussing dominionism, acknowledge diverse theological voices and non-male scholars and practitioners within these traditions.
Inclusive Alternatives
["dominion theology","theonomic theology"]
Empowerment Note
Women scholars like Katharine Bushnell and contemporary female theologians have critiqued dominionist theology for its gender hierarchies.