You must utilize the library for your final paper. See more information below. Use this guide to help you complete the assignment.
Write a research paper on the historical development of a spiritual practice, Christian or otherwise. Modern prayer isn't exactly the same as ancient prayer. How and when did these changes come about? What social, theological, and political factors might have influenced the development of this practice over the course of history?
As a way of getting started, think about some of the major areas in Christian spiritual practice:
· Prayer
· Reading Scripture
· Evangelization
· Silent Contemplation
· Ritual Observances
· Pilgrimage
· Art, Music, and other Creative Pursuits
In all of these fields of practice, the specific forms of action have changed over time. Historians of Christianity attempt to understand these changes in a variety of ways and for different reasons, but one aspect of this historical work is to potentially regain or rediscover lost insights into the Christian life by looking at how these practices were used in different social contexts.
After writing the historical part of your paper, reflect on the continuing relevance of this practice in your life as it might relate to your future sense of vocation in our world.
You must incorporate at least five scholarly resources into your paper. The paper in total requires 8 resources, but up to three of these can be non-scholarly (reputable blogs, media, and popular works such as magazines, and so on...).