Prepared by: Henry Paik, Huy Nguyen, Mathew Mellert, Scott Parker, and Thomas Washburn
Feb 24, 2016
Prepared by: Henry Paik, Huy Nguyen, Mathew Mellert, Scott Parker, and Thomas Washburn
-History-Demographics-Members and Community
-Religious and Spiritual Beliefs-Social beliefs and cultural patterns- Current Concerns, Issues and Challenges
Agenda
History• Founded by Jakop Ammann in 1693• Started in Switzerland and Germany• In early 1800’s started coming to America• Settled in Berks County Pennsylvania
History Continued ● Advancements in technology in 1860’s● 1940’s population of 13,000● 1990’s population of 128,145● 2013 population of 281,675● Spreads to 27 states and Ontario Canada
Amish Demographics
Members of Amish Community
Men: Married men and single menWomen: Universal throughout the communityChildren: Reciprocated or very similar
Religious or Spirituals Belief- Bible Study- Living free of sins- Greatly value humility, family, and their community- Singing
Epistemological and Ontological Beliefs
● Protestant denomination○ Similar to Christianity
○ God○ The Bible
○ Humility is the main determinant to most questions
Epistemological and Ontological Beliefs Cont.Nearly all actions and practices are defended
by Bible scriptureEpistemological view: Religious Faith
Ethical TeachingsHochmut• Pride• Arrogance • HaughtinessDemut humility• Calmness• Composure
Amish Core ValuesLarge Families
Simplicity
The Amish do speak English, but choose to speak a German dialect or Pennsylvania Dutch amongst themselves.
Social beliefs• Amish population • Ordnung• Community• Political beliefs• Rumspringa• Shunning
Cultural patterns• Language• Education• Appearance• Modern conveniences• Government programs• Marriage • Funerals
Other Rituals, Ceremonies, Practices Funerals – simple
Baptisms (17-20 years old)
Beards signify married men
No instruments during service
Do not try to convert
Current Concerns, Issues, and Challenges
- Modern Appliances and Technology- Cars and Tractor- Education
Current Concerns, Issues, and Challenges- Outside Culture
- Marriage
- Amish Mafia