Universal or Ethnic? Why?
Universal because it has adherents worldwide
Mono or Poly?
Monotheistic
Prophet or Founding Thinker
Jesus is their prophet
Branches
Roman Catholic, Protestant, Eastern Orthodox
Major Beliefs & Sacred Text
Christians believe in the Trinity which are Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit
10 Commandments
Bible – consists of Old and New Testament
Calendar & Symbol Diffusion
Calendar based on key religious events of Christianity; it is a lunar calendar
Symbol: Cross; the sign of the Trinity; Christians make this sign in prayer and the symbol is found on the Holy Bible
Diffusion
Relocation Diffusion; found in North and South America, Europe, and Australia
Holy Places
Worship in churches
Vatican City, Rome is where the Pope lives
Architecture (include Illustration)
Older style of the cathedral was gothic
Churches are based on community’s architectural ideas
A Basilica is a leading building in Christianity
