Christianity: A Religion
By: Neil Bhamoo, Kevin Hwang, Pranav Tetali, and Jenna Song
Origins of the Religion
Origin of the Religion
Basic Religious Beliefs
Classification of Religion
- Roman Catholic Church
- Anglicans
- Protestant
- Eastern Orthodoxy
- Oriental Orthodoxy
- Church of the East
Branches of the Religion
- Roman Catholicism
- Eastern Orthodoxy
- Protestantism
- There are others, but these three are the main.
Geographic Distribution
How the Religion Diffused
- Missionaries migrated from Palestine, spreading the teachings of Jesus.
- Paul of Tarsus, one of the most important missionaries, spread Christianity to different towns and villages. Through the communications of different villages, Christianity spread through contagious diffusion.
- Christianity remained dominant in the Roman Empire because the "elites" accepted Christianity. It spread from the elites of one region to the elites of another.
Holy Places
- Israel - Jesus's birthplace
- Jerusalem - Jesus's famous "Last Supper"
- Hill of Calvary - Jesus's Crucification Location
- Nazareth, Israel - Jesus's hometown
Where Christianity is Practiced Today
Number of followers
- 50% are Roman Catholics
- 25% are Protestants
- 10% are Eastern Orthodox
The amount of people following Christianity is about 35% of all religions.
Map of the Distribution of Christian Followers
Christian originated in Jerusalem where it spread to different parts of the world except Antarctica, some parts of Asia and Africa.
Map of Christian Followers
Christian followers are recognized as dark red in the map.
Map of Religions
Christianity is shown being the most diffused religion in the world.
Unique Features
Key Figures (Important People)
- Jesus Christ: He is the savior and lord. The main figure that Christianity revolves around.
- Adam and Eve: They were the first people.
- Abraham: He was the father of Israel and started making Judaism big.
- Martin Luther: He protested against catholic church and started the Protestant branch of Christianity.
- Pope: The leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
- Peter: One of the apostles of Jesus Christ and spread Christianity through Europe.
Jesus Christ
He is savior and lord of Christianity where Christianity revolves around him.
Abraham
Abraham is the father of Israel.
Martin Luther
Martin Luther created the Protestant branch of Christianity.
Holy Texts
Religious Symbols
Place of Worship
Church
A Russian Orthodox Church where pope or a priest is able to preach those who go to church.
Church
The typical interior of the church where pope or priest is able to preach those who go to church.
Church
A Roman Catholic Church where pope or priest is able to preach those who go to church.
Impact on Social and Family Structures
Impacts on Cultural Beliefs and Expectations
Essential Question
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