Christianity Paper or Presentation

Topics related to historically significant people or events within Christianity:

· Saint Nicholas (Bishop of Myra)

· John Chrysostom (Important Early Church Father)

· Saint Augustine of Hippo (Pre-eminent Doctor of the Church)

· Pope Leo the Great (First Pope to be called "great")

· Saint Patrick (Missionary to Ireland)

· Saint Jerome (Scholar who translated the Latin bible)

· Pope Gregory the Great (Father of Medieval Worship)

· Hildegard of Bingen (Influential Nun and Abbess)

· Saint Francis of Assisi (Monk and founder of Franciscan Order)

· Thomas Aquinas (Scholar)

· Catherine of Sienna (one of four female Doctors of the church)

· John Huss (Pre-reformation Reformer)

· Saint Theresa (Influential Spanish Nun 1515-1582)

· Thomas Cranmer (English Reformation, Church of England)

· Martin Luther (Began the Reformation)

· John Calvin (Influential Reformer)

· John Smyth (Founder of Baptist Church)

· Jonathan Edwards (First Great Awakening)

· George Whitfield (First Great Awakening)

· Hudson Taylor (Missionary to China)

· Joseph Smith (Founder of Latter-Day Saint)

· Ellen G. White (Influential Leader of Seventh-Day Adventists)

· Amiee Semple McPherson (Pentecostal Preacher)

· John and/or Charles Wesley (Founder of Methodism)

· Robert Raikes (Founder of Sunday School)

· Mary Baker Eddy (Founder of Christian Science)

· Dietrich Bonheoffer (German pastor-theologian)

· Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Civil Rights)

· John Howard Yoder (Influential Mennonite Pacifist)

· The Development of the Apostles Creed

· The Edict of Milan

· Jerome's Translation of the Scriptures into Latin

· The First Council of Nicaea

· The East/West Schism of 1054 (Orthodox Church)

· The Publication of Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologica

· The Protestant Reformation

· The Council of Trent

· The King James Bible

· The First Great Awakening

· The Second Vatican Council

· If you have a considerable interest outside of this list, please discuss it with me and I will consider it for approval.

If a paper is selected:

Write a 1550-word paper that addresses the following topics:

· Summarize the historical setting and major individuals/circumstances involved.

· What was the problem(s) or challenge(s) that was faced?

· Describe the solution(s) to the problem(s) or challenge(s) to the Christian faith?

· What have been the lasting results for the Christian faith and for society in general that can still be seen today?

· How have you benefited from the contribution this person or event?