Diploma in Amish History and Culture
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Interest in the Amish communities of North America has been generated through movies, documentaries, tourism and literature. Do the media portray Amish life accurately? What do the Amish believe and how is it different from other forms of Christianity? Where did they come from, how did their sect begin and what made them emigrate to America? Is their simple and rural lifestyle really idyllic? What are their core values? Can anyone become Amish and would they want to? Do the Amish suffer from any of the problems common in mainstream society? How do they relate to mainstream education, medicine and social structures and to Mennonite and other Christian churches? Why don't they like being photographed?
The course will inform you in depth about Amish origins, life and beliefs and you will learn a great deal about this fascinating group of communities.
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Syllabus (this syllabus is subject to change):
Understanding Amish society
Origins of Amish culture
Emigration to America
Principles of Amish beliefs and society
Agricultural life and the family
Child rearing and life transitions
Ritual, customs and symbolism
Relationship to American society and institutions
Change and diversity amongst the Amish
Physical and mental illness amongst the Amish
Insights into Amish life
Can the Amish survive?
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