readings

By Wade Peterson on January 7, 2009 8:06 AM | | Comments (0)
Take a look at the following readings....

http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/ancient/christian-cannibals.html


Answer the following questions:



What are they each saying?


What strikes you as interesting and relevant in each?


How do they reflect the position of Christianity in the Roman Empire?


In addition, add 2 "Deep Questions" for discussion






January 7

By Wade Peterson on January 6, 2009 10:36 PM | | Comments (0)
Today we will have Quiz #5 , correct it, look at the the history of Christianity in more detail, and look at some original sources from the period.


Homework (last of the quarter): Read pp. 173-177 and answer the following question for Thursday:

*  Interpret and analyze each of the quotations on p. 177. What does each mean?  What is their view of the Fall of Rome?



Warm-Up/ Apologies

By Wade Peterson on January 5, 2009 8:32 AM | | Comments (0)
Due to a complicated catsitting arrangement and thus having two residences, I accidentally left your corrected exams at the other place. I will bring them tomorrow. My deepest apologies.They are entered in Powerschool. If you have not turned in an essay, please see me ASAP.

As for a warm-up, I would like everyone to look at the following link:


http://www.startribune.com/politics/national/senate/37065954.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUac8HEaDiaMDCinchO7DU



Jan 5

By Wade Peterson on January 4, 2009 9:27 PM | | Comments (0)
Hope everyone had a great break and is well rested. We have a week left in the term. We have a bit to do before then. We will look at the Roman Republic/ Roman Empire this week. On Friday 1/9, we will have an open notes/ open book exam. I will give you more information about it on Tuesday. We will go over our packet today. It is due at the end of the period.


Homework for Wed: Read pp. 168-172. We will also have our final quiz that day.
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