This survey course will chart the history of Christianity from 590 A.D. to the Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century. About one-third of the study will focus on the medieval era, its key personalities and major theological movements, while the Reformation will receive the lion's share of attention due to its central importance in church history. Christianity is a uniquely historical religion in which the divine plan is revealed in an unfolding drama of redemption. To minister effectively in any age requires a thorough knowledge of the eras that have shaped the present. This course will provide the student with a historico-theological context for ministry, and especially for teaching and preaching.
Regular attendance is very important considering the limited number of meetings times.
Time in class will center on lecture and student interaction. Students will receive reading assignments and critical response questions to be covered in each class meeting. Bettenson, Henry, ed. Documents of the Christian Church. Oxford University Press, 1970.