DESCRIPTION:

This is a survey course that is designed to cover the development of Christian doctrines and the formation of various confessional groups in the Western theological tradition between the sixth and the sixteenth century.

Knowing the basic course of Christian history is essential for the development of self-identity and the maturity of Christian leaders. Historical knowledge can help person develop a long-term perspective on current issues in ministry and wisdom to bring resolutions that are tested biblically and historically. Studying the significant events and individuals of the Western church should also provide the students with opportunities to think more deeply about the responsibilities and role of Christian leadership.

The class will meet twice weekly in two-hour sessions for lectures and discussions.

Anderson, Charles S. Augsburg Historical Atlas of Christianity in the Middle Ages and Reformation. Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, 1967.

Bettenson, Henry S. and Chris Maunder, eds. Documents of the Christian Church. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1999.

Gonzalez, Justo L. The Story of Christianity. Vols. 1 and 2. New York: Harper Collins, 1985. Chapters on the Medieval period and Reformation only.

Janz, Denis, ed. A Reformation Reader with CD-ROM. Minneapolis: Fortress, 2002.

Tucker, Ruth and Walter L. Liefeld. Daughters of the Church: Women and Ministry from New Testament Times to the Present. Academie/Zondervan, 1987.

In addition to the assigned reading from the textbooks, students will be required to take a mid-term and the final examination and to submit a ten-page research paper. Students whose native language is Korean may submit their mid-term and final exam answers in Korean.

None.

Meets M. Div. core requirement in Church History "b" (CHB).

Yes.