Christianity: The big 4 by Alexander Goldberg https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z Please spend some time with your group researching the following questions. Each of you will be assigned in groups one of the 4 major branches of Christianity (Catholicism, Protestantism, Eastern Orthodox, Russian Orthodox) and asked to investigate the questions below (per usual, cite sources, no wikipedia, images are good, etc). All of the questions are the same for each branch. If time remains at the end of class we will go through each specific group and you will get an opportunity to present your findings. Please make sure to include your names as a group as well as what questions you focused on individually!  Origins: How and where did it start? Split: Historically, how did this become a separate branch from the other branches of Christianity? Doctrine: What are the specific creeds, ideas, doctrines of your branch? Structure: Is there a hierarchy of leadership in this branch of Christianity? If so how does that work? Who is “in charge?” Practice: Who can practice this version of the faith? What requirements are there for entry? Tradition: are there any specific holidays, rituals, or rites associated with this branch? Finally, where do we see this branch in the world today? (USE IMAGES) en-us 2021-05-20 13:20:42 UTC 2025-10-09 07:58:08 UTC hello@padlet.com Catholicism agoldberg65 https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1543704853 2021-05-20 13:22:29 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1543704853 Protestantism agoldberg65 https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1543706009 2021-05-20 13:22:45 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1543706009 Eastern Orthodox agoldberg65 https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1543712075 2021-05-20 13:24:03 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1543712075 Russian Orthodox agoldberg65 https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1543740391 2021-05-20 13:30:02 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1543740391 How and where did it start? mbrady20241_1 https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544432966 2021-05-20 15:53:09 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544432966 Historically, how did this become a separate branch from the other branches of Christianity? mbrady20241_1 https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544434220 2021-05-20 15:53:25 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544434220 What are the specific creeds, ideas, doctrines of your branch? mbrady20241_1 https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544436009 2021-05-20 15:53:45 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544436009 Is there a hierarchy of leadership in this branch of Christianity? If so how does that work? Who is “in charge?” mbrady20241_1 https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544438010 2021-05-20 15:54:10 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544438010 Who can practice this version of the faith? What requirements are there for entry? mbrady20241_1 https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544439466 2021-05-20 15:54:29 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544439466 are there any specific holidays, rituals, or rites associated with this branch? mbrady20241_1 https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544440945 2021-05-20 15:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544440945 where do we see this branch in the world today? mbrady20241_1 https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544449397 2021-05-20 15:56:32 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544449397 Origins: How and where did it start? zlerwill1 https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544449626 The shift from the Catholic Church started in 1517 when Martin Luther came up with the 95 Theses - the start of the “Protestant Reformation.” The 95 Theses were a list by Luther, questioning many different aspects of Roman Catholicism. Of this list there are two core theses: 1) The Bible is the central religious authority 2) Salvation may only be reached by faith and not by deeds. Luther hoped to reform the Catholic Church, but instead planted the seed for a new branch of Christianity. This mainly took place in Northern Europe (Luther was from Germany) and slowly spread across the world.]]> 2021-05-20 15:56:34 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544449626 Structure: Is there a hierarchy of leadership in this branch of Christianity? If so how does that work? Who is “in charge?” amarlincuriel20241_1 https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544450972 They did not believe in hierarchical structure because they do not think a person needs help from a mediator in order to reach God. This changed during a reform. The highest leader is the senior pastor and is the person who serves God in the church and in charge of everything happening in the church. Then there are the pastors. In the protestants church, there are no priests. The pastors preach religious scriptures. Next, there are the “Elders or lay leaders,” who help to advise the church on various duties. The role of elders/lay leaders varies based on the church, but overall the job is to help the church in one way or another, whether that is being spiritual leaders or acts as a board of directors. Lastly, there are the deacons. The deacon is like an assistant minister, and helps to reach out to the poor and sick. 


]]> 2021-05-20 15:56:50 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544450972 When and where was it founded chaessler2023 https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544451243 Russian Orthodox was founded in 988 AD  in Kievan Rus'.  Kievan Rus' is part of Belarus, Ukraine, and Russia founded by the Vikings. 
It was founded by Prince Vladimir.  Prince Vladimir was the first ruler of Kievan Rus to convert to Christianity, either in 945 or 957.

]]> 2021-05-20 15:56:53 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544451243 Structure: Is there a hierarchy of leadership in this branch of Christianity? If so how does that work? Who is “in charge?”(Bram) aloren2024_2 https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544451838 https://www.hierarchystructure.com/russian-orthodox-church-hierarchy/

The Russian orthodox have a very similar system to other groups of christians. In ascending order, the hierarchy is as follows, Archbishops, bishops, priests, the patriarch, the councils and the synod. The councils and the synod have ultimate control. They have the power to canonize saints, and control all of the roles below them.  Most of these people in the roles serve in them for at least 40 years, or usually their whole life and are encouraged to hold themselves of high esteem and also be very well educated in theocratic studies. Roles like bishops and priests are also essentially given land to rule over, these are called parishes. They control all the religious activities in these areas and regulate practice. ]]> 2021-05-20 15:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544451838 Tradition (Lia) are there any specific holidays, rituals, or rites associated with this branch? lgebolys2024 https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544454112 Holidays:
Christmas, Palm Sunday, Easter, Good Friday, All Saints Day, Pentecost, Holy Saturday



https://aglobalworld.com/orthodox-calendar/russian-orthodox-observances.php]]> 2021-05-20 15:57:29 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544454112 Finally, where do we see this branch in the world today? (USE IMAGES)(Bram) aloren2024_2 https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544458930 The Russian orthodox have churches all over the world but they are most common in Eastern Europe and Russia. Some hotspots include Kyiv and Moscow.  ]]> 2021-05-20 15:58:27 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544458930 ssato20231_1 https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544460041
  • Finally, where do we see this branch in the world today?
    • Protestants make up 37 percent of Christians worldwide in 2010. Nearly nine-in-ten (87%) of the world’s Protestants lived outside of Europe, particularly in countries that make up the “global south,” that is, developing nations mostly in the Southern Hemisphere. U.S has largest share of protestants (nearly 20percent) around the world. It is directly linked to the early settlement of Protestant Europeans, particularly the British when the United States was a British colony.

    ]]>     2021-05-20 15:58:41 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544460041     (kat L) Doctrine: What are the specific creeds, ideas, doctrines of your branch? https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544460543 - beliefs based on bible
    - the holy trinity
    - two natures of jesus christ: one divine and one that is human
    - self governing, with many monasteries 
    - mary as the mother of god
    - worship is ]]>     2021-05-20 15:58:46 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544460543     Origins: https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544461257 The first Greek Orthodox community in the Americas was founded in New Orleans, LA by a small colony of Greek merchants. First permanent community was founded in New York City in 1892]]> 2021-05-20 15:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544461257 Structure: Is there a hierarchy of leadership in this branch of Christianity? If so how does that work? Who is “in charge?” hgallagher2024_2 https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544464884 There is a hierarchy  of the leadership. The highest member are the bishops and then there are the priest, and last there are the deconstructions and then minor orders]]> 2021-05-20 15:59:44 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544464884 chaessler2023 https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544472485 Kievan Rus']]> 2021-05-20 16:01:22 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544472485 Sources https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544477917 2021-05-20 16:02:34 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544477917 chaessler2023 https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544477939 2021-05-20 16:02:35 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544477939 Finally, where do we see this branch in the world today? efristrom20231_1 https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544483587 There are many Greek Orthodox churches that exist today including one in Weston near us 
    https://www.stdemetriosweston.org/ (Kat went to a school that used to be housed in this church)]]>     2021-05-20 16:03:45 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544483587     Tradition: are there any specific holidays, rituals, or rites associated with this branch? tlepera2024 https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544496666 -Baptism
    -Eucharist
    -Palm Sunday
    -Maundy Thursday
    -Good Friday
    -Epiphany/Twelfth Night/Three Kings Day
    -Easter
    -Christmas
    -Ash Wednesday


    ]]>     2021-05-20 16:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544496666     hgallagher2024_2 https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544499523 https://www.hierarchystructure.com//wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Eastern-Orthodox-Church-Hierarchy.jpg]]> 2021-05-20 16:07:07 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544499523 aloren2024_2 https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544509722 2021-05-20 16:09:14 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544509722 mbrady20241_1 https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544518757 2021-05-20 16:11:07 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544518757 Practice: Who can practice this version of the faith? What requirements are there for entry? amarlincuriel20241_1 https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544521796 2021-05-20 16:11:45 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544521796 Sources zlerwill1 https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544523706 https://americanhumanist.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/christianity.pdf
    http://protestantism.co.uk/]]>     2021-05-20 16:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544523706     Heres an image of it efristrom20231_1 https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544523846 2021-05-20 16:12:12 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544523846 sources tlepera2024 https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544529169 http://protestantism.co.uk/
    https://www.nwtc.edu/NWTC/media/About-Us/Religious-Observances-and-Holidays.pdf 
    https://www.dw.com/en/the-main-differences-between-catholics-and-protestants/a-37888597#:~:text=Most%20Protestant%20churches%20only%20practice,They%20are%20accepted%20through%20faith. ]]>     2021-05-20 16:13:18 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544529169     mbrady20241_1 https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544531266 2021-05-20 16:13:45 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544531266 Tradition: are there any specific holidays, rituals, or rites associated with this branch? hgallagher2024_2 https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544532262 2021-05-20 16:13:57 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544532262 Origins of Protestantism - Map zlerwill1 https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544535559 2021-05-20 16:14:40 UTC https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544535559 sources ssato20231_1 https://padlet.com/agoldberg65/j4vza2x2tgt5194z/wish/1544538433 https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/10/27/500-years-after-the-reformation-5-facts-about-protestants-around-the-world/

    http://protestantism.co.uk/


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