A History of Complementarianism

The term “complementarian” was coined in 1988 to describe the view that God created men and women equally in his image, with equal dignity and purpose, and equal standing before him as sinners and as recipients of his grace. However, in marriage and in the leadership of the church, some roles and responsibilities for men and women are not identical or interchangeable; there is ordered complementarity of equals. Even though the term “complementarian” was new, this view reflects twenty centuries of biblical interpretation and church practice.

This evening seminar will examine the history of complementarianism not just for its own sake, but to help us gain a greater understanding of our current context and to identify areas of future focus.

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