Writing Homework Help
African Christianity Writing Question
Hello,
Please write a discussion, around 250 words, for each of the following prompts below. All the necessary reading info for each discussion will be listed below it. Make sure to follow the requirements and to cite everything used.
Discussion #1:
Prompt: Many people think of Christianity as a Western religion that was brought to the rest of the world by European and American missionaries, but the church was flourishing throughout North and East Africa even before it was introduced to most of Europe, and there are more Christians in Africa today than any other continent on earth. What difference might this make for how we, as Westerners, think of our relationship to African Christians today? Identify from the readings at least two things that you think American Christians today have to learn from our African sisters and brothers.
Readings: https://www.ssfp.org/pdf/The_Martyrdom_of_Saints_P…
Global Gospel by Douglas Jacobsen – Chapter 3 – you can find this on https://www.scribd.com/ you just have to sign up for a free trial.
Introduction to world Christian history by Derek Cooper – chapters 2&5 – also found on scribd.com
Discussion #2:
Prompt: Identify the two most important things that you learned about African Christianity, and explain why you think they are important to understand.
Readings: Introduction to world Christian History by Derek Cooper – chapter 11 found on scribd.com
Discussion #3:
Prompt: Describe the caste system in India and identify ways that the system runs counter of Christian ideals about love and justice. Then, imagine that you are a missionary who is starting a new church in India, and you must figure out how to address the reality of the caste system. Do you oppose the caste system by creating a church that is open to all people and require converts to renounce their caste and face being cut off from their families, or do you accommodate to the system by starting a church for members of a single caste, such as the Dalits? Explain your choice.
Readings: Frykenburg, India (attached below) and
Global Gospel by Douglas Jacobsen – Chapter 6 – found on scribd.com
Please make sure to follow each prompt and answer all three. Make sure to separate each discussion into its own paragraph. Make sure to include at least one citation for each discussion (discussion 1 asks for 2 so make sure to include 2). Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!