The Mennonite Tradition In Historical Context
CGH2235HS
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- Credits: One Credit
- Session: Winter 2018 Schedule: Thu Time: 9:00
- Section: 4101
This is a survey of the development of the Anabaptist and Mennonite traditions (Amish, Mennonite, and Hutterites) by placing them in the context of the broader history of the western Christianity from the early church through Its transformation into a global movement. Through the study of history, students will understand the forces and tensions that have shaped the Mennonites and other Anabaptists as they related to the changing contexts in the world around them. Throughout the course,students will attend to the strengths and weakness of defining Anabaptist Identity through history.