SOC 412 Week 3 Discussion – Protestant Denominationalism
SOC 412 Week 3 Discussion – Protestant Denominationalism
Protestant Denominationalism
DQ’s must be at least 4 to 5 sentences. Each question needs a reference and it must be citied in citation.
1. Using websites from Week 1, take two American Protestant denomination groups. Highlight a new fact that you surfaced. Highlight other new fact that was surfaced.
2. Choose four distinct aspects of Protestant faith and practice. Which of these aspects do you see as more common and/or rarer? Cite examples.
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SOC 412 Week 3 Protestant Denominational Belief Systems Chart
Details:
Complete the “Protestant Denominational Belief Systems” chart.
Provide a minimum of three to five scholarly sources to support your content.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Prepare this assignment according APA Style Guide
Assignment Description:
Part I: Protestant Beliefs Systems Chart
1) Read through the “Distinctive Protestant Beliefs and Practices Chart” .
DISTINCTIVE PROTESTANT BELIEFS AND PRACTICES
Beliefs
1. The centrality and sole authority of the Bible in matters of religious truth
2. Salvation by grace through faith
3. The church as the gathering of believers
4. The priesthood of all believers
Lifestyle
1. For most, religion lived out in the midst of world
2. For some, separation from the world
3. Morality is of central importance
Ritual
1. Two sacraments: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper/Holy Communion
2. Preaching is an important aspect of worship
Organization
1. No central authority
2. Clergy usually marry; women ordained in some denominations
3. Variety of organizational styles
2) Select two Protestant denominations. I choose Baptist and Methodists
3) List by bullet point your selected denomination—the denominational distinctive in each category of the chart.
DENOMINATION 1.Baptist DENOMINATION 2.Methodists
| Beliefs | |
| Lifestyle | |
| Rituals | |
| Organization |
Part II: Comparative Analysis
Write a 200-300-word comparative analysis of the two denominations you selected.