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Create a 10- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® comparing two branches of Christianity:

CHOOSE ONE PAIR from the following

• Catholic and Orthodox
• Catholic and Protestant
• Protestant and Pentecostal
• Protestant and Nontraditional/Alternative

Include a brief history of the two traditions and a comparison of their approach to the Bible, art, specific symbols, and rituals as well as core beliefs and ethics. You might consider visiting in person or exploring one of these churches online to add your own experiences.

Format your references consistent with APA guidelines.

Present your Christianity Presentation.

• These notes must be in your own words.  You may not copy from sources into your notes as if you would then paraphrase in the “class presentation” as I only see what you put into the notes and if it is copied from a source it is plagiarism.
• Please note that the rubric asks for an introduction and conclusion.  The notes of the introduction and conclusion should include the full “script” of what you would say if you were in class.  “Do you have questions” is not a conclusion and it does not count toward the number of slides in the presentation (neither does the title or the resources, there should be 10-12 slides of information).
• Also please note that the rubric asks for Graphics.  We are in a graphically oriented world.  Good graphics (not just simple clip art) are easy to obtain and observers expect a presenter to keep the audience’s attention through graphics.  I have uploaded an example of what I expect from you in this presentation.  Please view it so you see the way I have used graphics and the extent of the notes and how they are in the “Presenter’s Notes” section of Powerpoint and not on the slide.
• Please see my example so you understand my expectation and, as always, ask questions if you needclarification!  I gave an example of a slide on art, but you can have the same creativity with all of the topics.

Catholic Art
The Madonna and Child and Two Angels
Sandro Botticelli, 1468
Stained glass windows were a major teaching tool.
The Virgin Mary is a major theme in Catholic art
Other themes come from biblical stories
The “Pieta” or ‘Christ being removed from the cross’ is another major theme.

Catholic art dominates art museums since Catholicism was the only religion in Europe for nearly a millennium. The church commissioned many works and Catholic churches in the Medieval Period used art to teach the people as they were mainly illiterate. Stained glass windows were not only important to teach through the pictures, they also highlighted the importance of the church. From the outside of the church, the stained glass is dull and the pictures cannot be seen. It is only when a person comes into the church that they can learn the stories.
Pictures like this Madonna and Child abound due to the growing importance of Mary in the theology of the Catholic church. Both in the Medieval Period and in Renaissance painting, like the one shown, by Botticelli, the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus is depicted in thousands of poses and styles. More information could be added.
Catholic art almost always depicted biblical themes. More information could be added.
Due to the adoration of Christ in his passion, the removal of Jesus from the cross and Mary holding him is also a major theme. Michelangelo sculpture, Jean Malouel painting cir. 1400, El Greco painting cir., 1575. More notes.
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Protestant Art

Protestant art tended to focus on themes from nature and everyday life. The two paintings at the top are from Pieter Bruegel from the mid 1500’s. On the left is “Peasant Dance” and the right is “Return of the Hunters”. More details could be given, but I am not writing the presentation.
The bottom left is a typical portrait from Van Dyke in the mid 1600’s. Protestants used this theme of painting their leaders. More information.
The bottom right shows that Protestants did paint religious themes. This is “Christ and the Adulteress” by Cranach the Elder, from the mid 1500’s. It is very typical that Protestant artists painted the Biblical scenes as if Jesus lived in Europe in the 1500’s with the disciples shown in armor and the adulteress shown as a courtier. More information.
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Christianity Presentation Rubric – (Week 3)

Content

60 Percent

Additional Comments:

Additional Comments:

Additional Comments:

Points Earned x/7				Additional Comments:
All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way. Create a 10- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® comparing two of the following branches of Christianity: · Catholic · Orthodox · Protestant · Pentecostal · Nontraditional/Alternative Include a brief history of the two traditions and a comparison of their approach to the Bible, art, specific symbols, and rituals as well as core beliefs and ethics.
The content is comprehensive, accurate, and /or persuasive. · Presentation includes visual aids and utilizes elegant graphics. · Text is limited to approximately five lines with approximately five words per bulleted item in the presentation slides. · All details are given in presenter’s notes. · Appropriate use of font sizes.
Major points are stated clearly and are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis through the use of scholarly references.
Organization / Development 20 Percent	Points Earned x/1.5
The project is directed toward the appropriate audience.
The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.
The conclusion is logical and reviews the major points.
The transitions are logical and maintain the flow throughout the presentation.
The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.
Mechanics 20 Percent	Points Earned x/1.5
Citations of original works within the body of the presentation follow APA guidelines.
The project is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space.
Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.
Sentences are complete, clear, concise, and varied.
Spelling is correct.
Total 100 Percent	Points Earned x/10

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