The present study aims to describe the progress of the growth of Protestantism during the period of from 1885 to 1980s in Korea and to ana1yze, and explain, this progress so that from thjs we can learn a lesson for the growth of Protestantism in the future. The period to be exarruned by this study is djvided into the three periods of 1890-1910, 1920-1930s and 1960-1980s This study has four major divisions. Thefirst section describes the progress of the growth of Protestantism during the period of 1890- 1910 and analyzes, and explajns, this progress. The second section deals with Protestantism growing slowly for the period of 1920-1930s and examines this growth.The third section treats Protestantism growing rapidly during 1960-1980s and identifies the causes of thjs fast growth. The final section evaluates the growth of Protestantism for the period of 1885-1980s and from tills infers the factors, whjch could exert influence on the growth of Protestantism in the future. The result of this study says that it is the strong tie by blood and region rooted deeply in the Korean society and the small group meeting like Sunday school withjn the church, which has contributed to the growth of Protestantism during the period of 1885-1980s in Korea. In order for the Korean church to grow further, it is important, first of all, that the lay Christians use the evangelistic method of 。Æman to man0 0to propagate the Christian message to their family, relatives, or friends; and it is desirable that the church develops various education programs to train the faith of the children of Christian parents .. 1n addition to this it is necessary that the church leaders develop their spiritual power and socia1 skill, and the church creates various types of sma11 group, to meet the needs of the younger generatJ.On

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