Origins

Began in the Middle East (Palestine) in 30 BCE

2000 years old

Founded on beliefs and life of Jesus Christ

Teachings of Jesus Christ

Brotherhood (the Golden Rule)

Charity

Peace

rooted in Judaism and Hebrew tradition

• monotheism

• Ten Commandments

After death of Jesus, his followers, the Apostles, spread the religion. Christianity became the dominant religion in the Roman Empire.

Missionaries

Disciples spiritual

Apostles followers

Major BeliefsThe Role of Jesus:– Jesus is the son of God– Christ sacrificed himself to

save humanity. Jesus is the messiah (or savior).

• After his crucifixion, Jesus was resurrected and rose to heaven

Christian Conduct– moral conduct toward others is important– faith in Christ will save you and you will go to

heaven

Sacred Text: The Bible

• It’s made up of

1. Old Testament

2. New Testament

- (about the life and work of

Jesus and apostles)

Place of Worship: church on Sunday

St. Andrews Church, Roanoke, VA

Spring Place Methodist Church, Baltimore, MD

St.Pauls Episcopal Church Poughkeepsie, NY

Appeal (why something is liked)

Salvation and eternal life after death for believers (rich & poor)

Salvation is achieved through moral choice, people have control over their destiny

Salvation is through faith

Jesus said, “Believe in me and you will be saved”

Major Christian Sects

Eastern Orthodox Roman Catholic

Christianity

Protestant

Presbyterian Church of God (Mormon)

Pentecostal

Methodist

Baptist

Episcopal

Lutheran

Anglican