Joseph M. Jordan 
As part of my theology study, I had to do homestay research on various churches and denominations. One of the most intriguing ones was my time with a Mennonite community during the Thanksgiving period. It was an eye-opening experience that taught me much about the church’s holiday traditions. Since I now teach theology, I love … Read more
My years in theology school taught me a lot about the history of Christianity. The feud between the Calvinists and the Mennonites was particularly interesting to me. I found out that Calvinists once participated in the persecution of the Mennonites and other Anabaptists. In my final year, I spent two months attending churches that subscribe … Read more
When I was a final-year theology student, our final project involved studying the culture and practices of a religious group of our choice. I chose the Amish, as I had always been intrigued by them. I even got the opportunity to spend a summer holiday with them. I watched and partook in some of the … Read more
As a devoted Christian, I take an interest in the religious beliefs of other denominational sects. I was especially intrigued by the Mennonites after I heard that they believe in salvation by works and obeying the Lord’s commandments. I decided to visit a Mennonite Church to learn more about the Mennonite teachings. Last Monday, as … Read more
As a devoted Christian, I take an interest in the religious practices of other denominational sects. I was especially intrigued by the Mennonites and decided to conduct more research on how they worship and their preferred places of worship. I moved to an area close to where the Mennonites lived to learn more about whether … Read more
I developed an interest in various religious doctrines while studying theology. I took a particular interest in the Amish religious doctrine and their view on marriage. I then decided to research the issue and learn more about how the Amish view marriage and how they handle divorce. I also visited an Amish community and spent … Read more
In theology school, there were controversies about alcohol consumption in various religions. I was particularly interested in Mennonite’s view on drinking. For this reason, I decided to visit the Mennonite community for a better understanding. During my visit, I made friends with one of the Mennonites, who educated me about the community’s traditions and practices. … Read more
Back in theology school, I met a friend who had an interest in Mennonite culture. As I interacted with him, I became more knowledgeable about the religion. One time, I accompanied him as he visited the community to learn whether he could be accepted despite being an outsider. From that time, I learned various things … Read more
As a devout Christian and theologian, I believe we’re justified before God through our faith and not our works. Yet, I have come to learn that many conservative Christian denominations do not see it that way. A great example is the Mennonite church. Two years ago, I visited a Mennonite community in Canada to learn … Read more
As a devout Christian, I became interested in learning how other Christians around the world conduct themselves in their communities. The Amish way of life especially drew me as they observe a simple lifestyle with strict rules. I wanted to know more about them, so last summer, I took a trip to Lancaster County, where … Read more