Assignment:
A. Christianity claims that Jesus is totally unique, unlike any who lived before or after him. What specifically do you see as unique about him? In your opinion, why has the account of his life and teaching dominated Western civilization and given rise to new converts in Africa and Asia today? (100 to 150 words)
B. The history of Christianity shows a tendency to split into a staggering number of Christian denominations and traditions. Protestantism, in particular, split into more than two hundred separate denominations, from Anglicans ( or Episcopalians) High Church to the simple life of the Mennonites and Amish. It has also given birth to such unique American denominations as the Mormons, Seventh-Day Adventists, and Jehovah Witnesses. Is there is one essential or true tradition in Christianity? Can Christianity be boiled down to only one denomination? Do you think the proliferation of denominations simply reflects the impossibility of containing the truth of Christianity in one "essential" organization and one "essential" creed? Elaborate. (100 to 150 words)
C. Find out how three Christian churches view the Eucharist...
- How do they speak of Christ's presence in the Eucharist?
- How often do they celebrate the Eucharist or how often do they hold communion services?
- Uunder what form is communion typically received?
- Who may celebrate the Eucharist and receive communion? (100 to 150 words)