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
I spent much time learning about how different religious groups travel as a theology student. I was especially intrigued by the Mennonites and their unique transportation modes and decided to conduct more research on them. I often heard they use horses and carts, but I was never sure. Before finishing school, I visited Canada and … Read more
As a faithful Christian, I take an interest in the occupations of different religious groups. I was especially intrigued by the Mennonites since I heard that they are mostly farmers, and I decided to conduct more research on them. Since I was living in the US, I decided to move to Pennsylvania to learn more … Read more
At theology school, we had to learn about diverse churches and communities within the Christian faith. One group that I gained a particular interest in was the modern Amish people. As part of my study, I got the opportunity to live in one of their settlements, and for two months, I learned so much about … Read more
As a theologian and devout Christian, I worked with numerous peace-seeking organizations like the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), which is one of my favorites. Since it has many programs in my community, I have had the privilege of actively seeing its work’s impact and helping it organize many initiatives. For instance, over the last year, … Read more
As a faithful Christian, I have a great interest in diversely understanding religion. I have always been intrigued to discover more fascinating facts about the Mennonites, especially their beliefs regarding polygamy. I first learned about them in theology school, and after that, I moved to work in a place primarily occupied by the Mennonites. I … Read more
I have always been interested in different religious groups. About two years ago, I took a special interest in Mennonite’s Salvation. During my research, I visited different Mennonites Churches and interacted with the members to learn all about their belief in speaking in tongues. Recently, I was invited to teach at a certain university about … Read more