Journal Entry What are the core beliefs of Christianity?

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The Spread of Christianity EQ: How did Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire?

Spread of Christianity At first, Jesus’ apostles and disciples preached only to Jews. closest followers meaning “a person sent forth”

Spread of Christianity Paul spread Christianity beyond the Jewish communities, to non-Jews.

Spread of Christianity Christianity spread quickly after the Roman emperor Constantine converted to Christianity. Edict of Milan – granted official tolerance for Christianity in the Roman Empire

Church Structure Clergy – Church officials Laity – regular church members

Church Structure A priest led a community called a parish A group of parishes, was led by a bishop Peter, Jesus’ chief apostle, was bishop of Rome Future bishops of Rome would claim special authority – Pope

Monks and Nuns Monks – sought to live life cut off from ordinary society and complete devote themselves to God. Monasticism – the practice of living the life of a monk Women who played a role in monastic life were known as nuns

Monks and Nuns Monks played many roles: Provided schools and hospitals Copied the literary works of the ancient world Missionaries – actively converted non-Christian people to the religion

Assessment Who first spread Christianity beyond the Jewish Community?

Assessment Constantine issued this proclamation, granting religious toleration to Christians in the Roman Empire

Assessment The act of living the life of a monk

Assessment People who actively seek to convert non-believers to their religion

Assessment Who was the first bishop of Rome and what title would later bishops of Rome take?

Comic Strip - Monasticism Create a comic strip depicting the life and responsibilities of a monk or nun Needs to be at least 6 tiles Every tile needs to be on topic Every tile must contain words