DESCRIPTION: This course introduces the principal historical and theological events in the life of the Anglican Church, from its pre-Reformation setting in England through recent events affecting the worldwide Anglican Communion. Attention will be given to the most important historical, theological, and cultural developments that have shaped what has, during the past half century, become a significant voice in world Christianity.

SIGNIFICANCE FOR LIFE AND MINISTRY: The effective practice of Christian ministry requires a detailed knowledge of the historical and theological events that influenced and shaped the church during the past two-thousand years. For those preparing to serve in various ministries in the Anglican tradition, it is crucial that a thorough comprehension of the historical and theological developments of early and medieval England, the English Reformation, the (post-Reformation) Church of England, and (from the C19th to present) the Anglican Communion, be mastered, especially in light of the numerous - and ongoing - theological disputes that have come to characterize Anglicanism in the modern age.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: This course should prepare students to (1) identify and understand the principal historical events, personalities, and theological developments of the Anglican tradition; (2) think critically about historical texts and arguments, and place them in their proper context; (3) gain a critical and sympathetic appreciation for the nature, breadth, unity, and diversity of Anglicanism; (4) develop an appreciation for the multiplicity of ways in which the Anglican religious tradition has been (and continues to be) experienced and expressed in various parts of the world.

COURSE FORMAT: The course will meet weekly for three-hour sessions for 10 weeks. Class time will be devoted to formal lectures, questions and answers, and informal classroom discussion. Students in Pasadena and at Fuller's regional campuses will be able to enroll and participate in this course through FullerLive! (where available).

REQUIRED READING: (Assigned passages; minimum of 1,500 pages + handouts):

Kaye, Bruce. An Introduction to World Anglicanism. Cambridge University Press, 2008. 288 pages. ISBN 9780521618663. $28.99.

Moorman, J. R. H. A History of the Church in England. 3rd ed. Moorhouse, 1986. 460 pages. ISBN 9780819214065. $30.00.

Rowell, Geoffrey, ed. The English Religious Tradition and the Genius of Anglicanism. Wipf & Stock, 2009. 256 pages. ISBN 9781606082096. $28.00.

Sykes, Stephen, John Booty, and Jonathan Knight, eds. The Study of Anglicanism. Augsburg/Fortress, 1998. 536 pages. ISBN 9780800631512. $39.00.

Williams, Rowan. Anglican Identities. Cowley, 2004. 149 pages. ISBN 9781561012541. $13.95.

Course Handouts: Primary Readings from Hooker, Jewell, Herbert and others (on Moodle).

1. Regular attendance and active participation in the class is required. (10%)

2. Completion of Required Reading. (10%) (A Reading Log will be completed by each student.)

3. Two 10 to 15-page research papers on approved topics. (40% x 2 = 80%)