traducianism
/trəˈdjuːsɪənɪz(ə)m/ /trəˈdjuːʃ(ə)nɪz(ə)m/ /trəˈdʒuːsɪənɪz(ə)m/Theology
noun
The theory or doctrine that the soul of a child, like the body, is propagated by or inherited from the parents at conception, rather than being created directly by God. Opposed to creationism.
- Often associated with the doctrine of original sin: see traducian..
Origin
Mid 19th century. From traducian + -ism, after German Traducianismus.