Welcome to Amish, Mennonites, and the Anabaptist Tradition

The Anabaptist churches born in the Radical Reformation of the 1500s: the Amish, Mennonites, Hutterites, and Church of the Brethren. Covers believer's baptism, nonviolence, separation from the world, the Ordnung and shunning, Rumspringa, the treatment of women and of those who leave, the 2006 Nickel Mines forgiveness, and how to serve Plain communities and former members with respect.

Students will be able to

Explain Anabaptist history and beliefs as members describe them.
Compare Old Order Amish, Mennonite, Hutterite, and Brethren communities.
Evaluate the controversies, including shunning and the handling of abuse, using evidence from members and former members.
Serve Plain neighbors, patients, and former members with respect.

This course is being written and will open soon.