[SOLVED] Church History
Church History IHIST 201Final Essay AssignmentChoose one of the following topics for your final essay:?Consider the practices of different Christian groups throughouthistory (Early Christians in Acts and during the persecution, variousmonastic orders, mystics, medieval Christians, followers of Savonarola, those who vowed extreme poverty, others). Should Christians today incorporate the practices of these Christian groups into our lives?You may choose 3groups to discuss, or you may divide your paper into two sectionsthat discuss practices toemulate and practices to refrain from.If you choose the latter organization, be sure your paper is clear on what group(s) observed the practices you are discussing.?Consider the false doctrines that have been taught within Christianity over the centuries. How can a believer be sure that the teachings of a church or a trusted leader are actually correct? Discuss a minimum of 3examplesof false doctrine, including at least 1 mentioned inyour textbook and at least 1 from moderntimes.Do some research on your topic. Choose 3-5 reliable sources, which may include the Bible and your textbook. Your essay should meet the following requirements:?Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the subject matter, have a clearly stated central idea or thesis, and address each question or topic inthe assignment. ?Include concepts from the course reading, personal examples, and a minimum of 3 Scripture references as supportMaterial for this course was: The Story of Christianity, Vol. 1: TheEarly Church to the Dawn of the ReformationAuthor Justo L. GonzalezPublisher HarperOneISBN 9780061855887, 006185588XPublish Date Aug 10, 2010Binding Paperback Description In The Story of Christianity: Volume 1, Justo L. González, author of the highly praised three-volume History of Christian Thought, presents a narrative history of Christianity, from the Early Church to the Dawn of the Protestant Reformation. From Jesus faithful apostles to the early reformist John Wycliffe, González skillfully traces core theological issues and developments within the various traditions of the church, including major events outside of Europe, such as the Spanish and Portuguese conquest of the New World. This updated and expanded edition incorporates recent archaeological discoveries about the life of Early Christian Communities, as well as important contemporary research revealing the significant role of women throughout the history of the church. With lively storytelling, The Story of Christianity provides a fascinating and panoramic history of the dramatic events, colorful characters, and revolutionary ideas that shaped the first fifteen centuries of the church.
