Posted: June 23rd, 2015

In light of the new political realities faced by Pope Pius IX, in your opinion, what are the reasons and effects of the 3 major doctrinal measures passed?

Directions For Assignment:

You must first read the assigned texts. Then, you must thoroughly answer the question on these sources in a paper of at least 550 words that demonstrates a grasp of the content and stands up to scrutiny from others.

Assigned Texts:

1.) Maunder Documents of the Christian Church. 4th ed.
Bettenson, Henry and Chris

2.) The Story of Christianity: The Reformation to Present Day. (Vol. 2)
Gonzalez, Justo L.

Assigned Question:

In light of the new political realities faced by Pope Pius IX, in your opinion, what are the reasons and effects of the 3 major doctrinal measures passed? What are the lessons that we are to take away from this section of Church History?