To gain a sound grasp of the major themes in the development of the Christian Church history from the first century to the Reformation. To acquire an awareness of some of the trends in church history from primary sources.
Lectures are a guide to, rather than an exhaustive analysis of, a topic.
Wide and intelligent reading is necessary if the student is to be well-informed. Three Essays 2. The theology of the Church at any specific time before 1500 3. The development of a particular dogma, doctrine, or creed 4. The development of liturgy or styles of worship in any period prior to 1500 6.