Part 1. Explain their importance/relevance as they relate to our understanding of the development of world Christianity:
Rev. James Smith
Douglas Nicholls
Inclusivism
Liberation Theology
St. Thomas Churches
Sojourner Truth
Part 2. Describe the events that occurred at the Council of Jerusalem as recounted in Acts 15 and Galatians 2, giving special consideration to the chief issues being debated and the different sides being taken. Describe and assess the final resolution of the Council and its importance for the development of Christianity as a global religion. (roughly 350-450 words in length)
One of the chief reasons for the world-wide spread of Christianity is the way that the church can adapt to different cultures, including our own, while still maintaining core Christian commitments. First, what do you consider the core truths and practices of Christian faith that must be expressed in the life of the church in every culture in order for that church to be considered truly Christian? Second, imagine you are helping friends from another country prepare for missionary work in San Diego. Identify three aspects of American culture (beliefs, attitudes practices) they’d want to reject and/or avoid in building a faithfully Christian church and three you’d want them to understand in order for their church to be culturally relevant. Explain. (roughly 350-450 words in length)
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