Protestantism is the dominant religion in Jamaica. Protestants make up about 65% percent of the population. The five largest denominations in Jamaica are: The New Testament Church of God which is a part Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee) , Seventh-day Adventist,[1] Baptist, Pentecostal and Anglican.[2] The full list is below.[2] Most of the Caribbean is Catholic; Jamaica's Protestantism is a legacy of missionaries that came to the island in the 18th and 19th centuries. Missionaries attempted to convert slaves to varying Protestant denominations of Moravians, Baptists, Methodists, and Presbyterians to name a few. As missionaries worked to convert slaves, African traditions mixed with the religion brought over by Europeans. Protestantism was associated with black nationalism in Jamaica, aiming to improve the lives of blacks who were governed by a white minority during colonial times. Today, Protestantism plays an important role in society by providing services to people in need.
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| Denomination | Size |
|---|---|
| Other Church of God | 21.2% |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 9.0% |
| Baptist | 7.6% |
| New Testament Church of God | 8.8% |
| Anglican | 5.5% |
| Methodist | 2.7% |
| United Church | 2.7% |
| Jehovah's Witness | 1.6% |
| Plymouth Brethren | 1.2% |
| Moravian | 1.1% |
| Total | 61.3% |
The Seventh-day Adventist Church is the largest denomination on the island with a membership of approximately 290,000 members followed by the New Testament Church of God with a membership of approximately 120,000 members.
There are also several church-operated educational systems including a Seventh-day Adventist one which incorporates Northern Caribbean University.