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Christianity

La Salle University

2011

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Interview Of Steven J. Stahley, Steven J. Stahley, Kate Ambrose Mar 2011

Interview Of Steven J. Stahley, Steven J. Stahley, Kate Ambrose

All Oral Histories

Steven J. Stahley was born in 1951 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. He spent his childhood growing up in the Catholic school system, eventually moving to Cardinal Dougherty in 1965 to attend high school. It was in high school that Mr. Stahley decided he would enter the Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity. During his first year with the Missionary Servants, a decision was made that all men would attend college and receive the “full college experience.” This brought Mr. Stahley to LaSalle University in 1970. After three years, Mr. Stahley graduated and worked his way through the process of becoming …


Exploring Christianity (Rel 150) City As Classroom Project Report, Jordan Copeland Phd Jan 2011

Exploring Christianity (Rel 150) City As Classroom Project Report, Jordan Copeland Phd

City as Classroom Projects

This course is intended to introduce students to the dynamic tradition of Christianity. The course articulates and unpacks a working definition of tradition, which provides students with a framework for exploring the diversity and unity, as well as the continuity and change that have characterized the historical development and everyday practice of Christianity. At the foundation of this definition are the following elements: (1) authoritative voices and texts, (2) core beliefs, (3) historical development and change, (4) community, and (5) practices. In addition to the text book, the course utilizes fiction, film, music, contemporary news articles, and podcasts to explore …