Reformatiska

Reformatiska is an adjective in Swedish used to describe things related to the Protestant Reformation or to the Reformed theological tradition. It is commonly employed in historical and theological writing to distinguish Reformed beliefs, practices, and institutions from Roman Catholic and Lutheran contexts. The term covers a broad spectrum of reform movements that emerged in 16th-century Europe and later evolved into denominations and church structures linked to the Reformed tradition, such as Presbyterian and Continental Reformed churches, and other groups influenced by Reformed interpretation.

Theology and practice associated with reformatiska currents often emphasize the authority of Scripture, justification by faith, the sovereignty of God, and covenant theology. They tend to favor church governance patterns such as presbyterian or congregational models and advocacy for reforms in liturgy, church discipline, and ethical life in line with Reformed interpretations of Christian doctrine. Although diverse in detail, reformatiska thought generally seeks to align church life with the perceived original intents of the Reformers and to differentiate itself from other Christian traditions through its doctrinal emphases and ecclesial structures.

In contemporary usage, reformatiska appears mainly in scholarly discourse and historical surveys. In everyday Swedish, more specific terms—such as reformatorisk, or the names of particular denominations—are often preferred. The concept remains central to studies of Western Christian history and the development of Protestant thought and churches in Europe and other regions influenced by the Reformation.