Each episode will be placed in its historical setting. This course is designed to develop skills in reasoning to enable the student not only to detect fallacious forms of reasoning, but also to become more confident in constructing sound arguments. Attention will be given to the types of reasoning employed in mathematical, natural, and social sciences, and the relevance of reasoning to biblical theology will be a major concern. This course emphasizes the importance of Christian writing in communicating the gospel. Writing is not a mystery but a skill that can be mastered by learning some basic principles.
Students practise devotional, newspaper, and interview writing.
Some attention is given to layout, ads, and church bulletins. This course is a study of the history of Christianity in Western Europe from the late Middle Ages to the early 20th century. Consideration will also be given to German Pietism, and the emergence of the Evangelical Awakenings in England and America. Other topics discussed are the rise of modern missions, the encounter of Christianity with secular culture, and ecumenism. The purpose of this course is to explore the origins of the Pentecostal movement and its unique growth since the turn of the 20th century.