Introduction
Edict of Milan
The event of Edict of Milan was one of the the greatest events in Christianity in the Roman Empire. Finally, in 313 AD Christianity had a place after centuries of being persecuted by the Romans and it all started by a man named Constantine. He was the Roman Emperor during that time period and just by his out going "Christian" appearance. He made Christianity legal so that helped make the Christians feel protected by Roman law. A heretic named Arius came between the flow of the churches by challenging the deity of Christ. Constantine intervened and called the council of the general church leaders. Thc Council of Nicaea affirmed Christ's deity and and the doctrine of the Trinity. Then Christianity became the official and exclusive religion by edict of the emperor Theodosius 1.
Task
Your task is to look up all the research material on the process tab. Then you will answer the following 5 question. (also in the process tab). This first part is based on Constantine. The secound part you have to write a 1 page essay on how the Edict of Milan effect Christianity today and during the time period of the Edict of Milan.
Process
1. Who was Constantines mother?
2.Which other emperor issued the Edict of Milan?
3.How old was Constantine when he converted?
4.List three things that Constantine did for the church.
5.How many Bibles did Constantine commissioned Eusebius to deliver Bibles for the church of Constantinople.
Research tool
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constantine_the_Great_and_Christianity
Evaluation
| Facts/Opinion | You must put your opinion but must be backed up with facts and must flow together. | 20points |
| MLA | The title page and work cited page must be MLA style. | 20points |
| 1 page | Must be one full page. Maximum is 3 pages. | 20 points |
| Spelling/Punctuation | 2 points are deducted away if mispelled or Punctuation is incorrect. | 20 points |
Conclusion
You have completed your asignment. You have learned about Constantine and the Edict of Milan. Now you know this edict played a huge role on us and we should be greatful of every blessing God has provided for us.
Credits
"Constantine the Great and Christianity." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 28 Oct. 2014. Web. 27 Oct. 2014.Bollinger, Dennis E. World History. Greenville, SC: BJU, 2013. Print.