Protestant Work Ethic

Calvinism: A major branch of Protestantism that follows the theological tradition and forms of Christian practice set down by John Calvin and other Reformation-era theologians. It emphasizes predestination and salvation through grace alone.

Max Weber: A German sociologist who proposed the theory of the "Protestant ethic," linking certain aspects of ascetic Protestantism to the rise of capitalism.

Capitalism: An economic system characterized by private or corporate ownership of capital goods; investments are determined by private decision rather than state control.