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Documents for Church History Class

Final Project Grading Rubric

Final Project Grading Rubric

This rubric provides a method for assessing the final project assigned in history class.

The Germantown Protest against Slavery

The Germantown Protest against Slavery

This is the text of a protest published in 1688 by four Quakers, called by Wikipedia "the first protest against African-American slavery made by a religious body in the English colonies."

The Amish Deserve No Mocking

The Amish Deserve No Mocking

In this opinion piece, reprinted by permission of The Daily Progress , the author argues that the Amish deserve respect, not ridicule, for their faithful adherence to their beliefs.

The Anabaptist Vision

The Anabaptist Vision

Harold Bender's classic essay on Anabaptist origins and ideas has given shape to the thinking of many in the conservative Anabaptist movement.

Revised Amish Mennonite History by Goering

Revised Amish Mennonite History by Goering

In a paper produced for Minister's Study Week, James Goering surveys 20th century Anabaptist groups and the forces in their development. Goering discusses the growth and movement in Anabaptism during the first half of the 20th...

Spreading Anabaptist Tree

Spreading Anabaptist Tree

A hand-drawn illustration graphs the development of Anabaptist groups descended from the Swiss Brethren.

Schleitheim Confession (Condensed Version)

Schleitheim Confession (Condensed Version)

This document includes the text of the Schleitheim Confession, the earliest Anabaptist confession. The Anabaptists set forth their principles on baptism, communion, excommunication, nonresistance, church leadership, oaths, and...

Schleitheim Confession and Congregational Order (Full Text with Footnotes)

Schleitheim Confession and Congregational Order (Full Text with Footnotes)

This document includes the full text of the Schleitheim Confession, the earliest Anabaptist confession, as well as the Congregational Order. The Anabaptists set forth their principles on baptism, communion, excommunication,...

Syllabus for Church History

Syllabus for Church History

Mr. Myers' document outlines the objectives, requirements, texts, and grading for Church History classes.

Final Project Assignment

Final Project Assignment

This document outlines a final project consisting of a timeline, an art project, and two essays on church history.

Recommended Resources for Church History Class

Recommended Resources for Church History Class

Kendall recommends several resources for church history class. These resources are freely available online, but are not hosted on The Dock. Church History Magazine Issue 55: The Monkey Trial and the Rise of Fundamentalism This...

Critique of the The Church in History by B K Kuiper

Critique of the The Church in History by B K Kuiper

Kendall offers a brief list of points of difference with Kuiper's book, which is used as a text in the Church History class.

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