As a devout Christian, I am always interested in learning more about every religious doctrine on earth. A few years ago, I developed an interest in the Amish as a religious group and their way of life. I was intrigued by their dress code and physical attributes. I decided to visit the Amish community in … Read more
As a theologian, I have learned about other denominations of the Christian religion and understand them. Last year, I decided to research the lifestyle and culture of the Amish group, and the best way I could do that was to visit Ohio. When I was there, I realized that most people paint their doors blue, … Read more
As a devoted Christian, I take an interest in various religious doctrines. Therefore, I was so intrigued by Mormons and Mennonites that I visited predominantly Mennonite and Mormon countries for two months. During the visits, I got to experience each culture and religion. I learned they have many differences in traditions and beliefs that people … Read more
Growing up, I was curious about the Mennonites’ religion. I was intrigued by their way of life and dress code. Therefore, when I joined theology school, I took an interest in learning the Mennonites’ religion. In particular, I researched the Mennonites’ beliefs and practices. At one time, I decided to have a week-long visit to … Read more
At theology school, I developed a keen interest in learning about the histories and identities of various Christian groups. I was particularly fascinated by the Amish and Quakers due to their rich histories and belief systems. During my research, I traveled to Pennsylvania and stayed in an Amish community and a Quaker community for three … Read more
In my study of theology, I have encountered numerous types of Christian denominations. None has fascinated me as much as the famously-conservative Mennonites. When I got the chance to accompany my best friend on a trip to Pennsylvania, I had to visit the Mennonite community. My stay in Germantown, Pennsylvania, was insightful. Last month during … Read more
As a theology scholar interested in learning about the Amish people and other non-traditional religious groups, one of my best experiences as I research and learn more about people and the world has been interacting with and living with the Amish people. I’d been asked about the Amish by my theology students several times, many … Read more
As a theology scholar, I feel fulfilled when learning about different Christian doctrines. So, I decided to research different denominations, and last year, I took on the Mennonites. I wanted to learn all about them and how they differ from popular religions. Since there is little information about them, I decided to head to Amish … Read more
As a theology scholar passionate about understanding the Amish people and their traditions, I couldn’t think of a better thing to do on my sabbatical from work than to visit an actual Amish Country and focus on the foods they eat. Last semester, a student in my theology class mentioned that it must be tough … Read more
As a Christian, I am interested in understanding different Christian denominations and their unique practices. I started learning about the Mennonites back in Theology School. My small research group at school and I promised to research the Mennonites through personal interactions. We had a long list of questions, and among them was to find out … Read more