Overview
This course explores the development of the Christian church from Pentecost through the 20th century.
Course Description:
This course explores the development of the Christian church from Pentecost through the 20th century.
Objective
Upon completion of the course, you should be able to do the following:
- Outline a timetable of events that are most pertinent to the major phases of church history.
- Examine how various theologians have influenced the ways in which many contemporary Christian thinkers understand various doctrinal topics today.
- Explain how Christianity evolved into multiple denominations and theological traditions.
- Display a basic familiarity with the major contributions that prominent Christian leaders have made in preserving and perpetuating the Christian faith.
- Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of historical church leaders as well as the positive and negative implications of various events in church history.
- Discuss the significance of church history in a clear and accessible manner.
Assignments:
- Complete quizzes, and exams
- Write a 10 pages paper on a major figure, event, or movement within church history
Textbook
Shelley, Bruce. Church History in Plain Language. 3rd edition. Nashville, Tennessee: Thomas Nelson, 2008.
ISBN-13: 978-0718025533
$7.15
