semi-Pelagian

 
Pronunciation: /ˌsɛmɪpɪˈleɪdʒɪən/
Christian Theology

adjective

  • denoting the doctrine that the first steps towards good can be taken by the human will, though supervening divine grace is needed for salvation. It was (questionably) attributed to John Cassian (d.435), and was generally held to be heretical. See also Pelagius.

noun

  • an adherent of the semi-Pelagian doctrine.

Derivatives

semi-Pelagianism

noun