Pelagianism

• Pelagianism is a theological stance in Christianity that rejects Original Sin and believes in Free Will.
• It is based on the teachings of Pelagian (c.390-418 CE).

Pelagian

• Pelagian was a monk living in Rome, thought to have come from Britannia or Brittany.
• Pelagius rejected the concept of Original Sin and Predestination. He also opposed the Baptism of infants.
• Pelagius believed in Free Will and the ability for the individual to achieve Salvation through his own efforts.

Council of Ephesus (431 CE)

• In 431 CE, he and his teachings were declared Heretic by the third of the Ecumenical Councils, the Council of Ephesus.