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Christianity originated in the Middle East with Jesus in the 1st century CE and spread throughout the Roman Empire and beyond. It is now one of the largest religions in the world with over 2 billion adherents on every continent. There are three main branches: Catholicism, Orthodoxy, and Protestantism. Central beliefs include monotheism, the Trinity of God as father, son Jesus, and Holy Spirit, and that the Bible contains the teachings of Christianity focusing on following Christ and the sacraments. Major holidays celebrate Jesus' birth at Christmas. Common symbols include the cross to represent Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.

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Christianity originated in the Middle East with Jesus in the 1st century CE and spread throughout the Roman Empire and beyond. It is now one of the largest religions in the world with over 2 billion adherents on every continent. There are three main branches: Catholicism, Orthodoxy, and Protestantism. Central beliefs include monotheism, the Trinity of God as father, son Jesus, and Holy Spirit, and that the Bible contains the teachings of Christianity focusing on following Christ and the sacraments. Major holidays celebrate Jesus' birth at Christmas. Common symbols include the cross to represent Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.

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Introduction to World Religions: Peace

Foundational Elements of World Religions

1. What is the religion called? Why does it have this name?

It is called Christianity because of because of Jesus of Nazareth that came to be known as the Christ. Christ
means ‘Anointed One’ or ‘Messiah’ in Greek.

2. When and how was the religion founded? By whom?

The religion was founded by Jesus in c. 30. Paul however made Jesus’ message available to everyone in c.50.
Constantine also played an important role in the development of the religion.

3. Where did the religion originate? How the religion spread geographically? What caused the move-
ments? Describe the movements. How many adherents are there today? Where do they reside?

The religion originated in the Middle East and Rome. In fact, Jesus started teaching in the Middle East. Paul
then spread his teachings through the Mediterranean world. Constantine’s conversion lead Christianity to be-
come the religion of the Roman Empire and when the empire fell, it became the predominant religion of Eu-
rope which meant it spread to the Americas with colonization and proselytization. Its 2 billion adherents are
in every continent now.

4. Are there any sectarian divisions within the religion? What are the causes behind the divisions? Name
the major sects.

The major sects are Roman Catholicism, the Orthodox church and Protestantism.

5. What are some of the beliefs/goals of this tradition?


a. How is the human viewed?
Man was created in God’s image.

b. How is God viewed?

There’s one God and this idea Trinity meaning that the son, the Holy Spirit and the Abrahamic God are The
God.

c. What are the major scriptures?


The Bible/gospels.

d. What are the fundamental beliefs?

The ten commandments and the 7 sacraments are the central elements in Christianity.

e. How should one act? (Rules, conduct, ethics, conformity…)

One should follow the sacraments meaning the rites performed by the Church and focus on Christ.

f. What is the path of attainment/salvation?


g. What happens to the individual after death?
You go to Heaven or Hell.

h. What are the major holidays of the religion? Name at least one and describe its significance.

Christmas celebrates the birth of Christ.

6. What are some of the symbols used by the religion? Draw at least one.

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