A study of historical Christianity from the Sixteenth Century to the present. Includes the major personalities, events, and results of the Protestant Reformation, the rise of modern denominationalism, modern Roman Catholicism, the ecumenical movement and current developments. Special attention is given to the development of American Christianity.

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

A study of the development of the Christian Church from the 16th century to the present is essential for those who will minister within that institution. This course is designed to give students an awareness of the unique aspects of the life of the Christian Church in that period so that they will understand their heritage and build upon it.

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (3)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to submit a thread in response to the provided topic for each discussion. Each thread must be at least 500 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 200 words. There are no citations required for this assignment. (CLOs: A, B, C, D, E)

Book Analysis Assignments (2)

The student will complete 2 Book Analysis Assignments. The first will cover Katharina and Martin Luther, and the second will cover The American Evangelical Story. Each Book Analysis must be 750–800 words and conform to current Turabian format. (CLOs: C, D, E)

Research Paper: Proposal Assignment

The student will write a 600–750-word proposal for his/her Research Paper. The proposal must include a brief explanation of why the research is important, a working thesis statement, and a working bibliographical paragraph. The proposal must conform to current Turabian format. (CLOs: B, C, D, E)

Research Paper: Final Assignment

The student will write a 10–12-page research-based paper in current Turabian format that focuses on his/her chosen topic in the field of church history. The paper must include at least 10 sources in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible. (CLOs: A, C, D, E)

Quizzes (4)

Each quiz will cover the Learn material for the assigned modules: weeks. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes and contain 25 multiple-choice and true/false questions and 2 essay questions. The time limit for each quiz is 1 hour and 15 minutes. (CLO: C)