Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of John Hopkins (the 17th-century English theologian) or his teachings, particularly those concerning the doctrine of limited atonement.

“The Hopkinsian views on the extent of Christ’s atonement were highly influential in the 18th century.”

2. noun

A follower of the teachings of John Hopkins, especially in the context of the controversy over Arminianism and Calvinism in the 17th and 18th centuries.

“During the 18th century, many Hopkinsian theologians were actively engaged in debates over the nature of salvation and election.”