Arminianism is a prevalent interpretation of Christianity today.  It had its origins in the early seventeenth century in Holland when Jacob Harmenszoon (Arminius), a theology professor at the University of Leiden in the Netherlands, stated objections to the doctrines of the Reformed Church of Holland in regard to the extent of human depravity, the basis of God’s election, the extent of Christ’s atonement, and the effectiveness of God’s call on the human heart.