DESCRIPTION:

This course is an overview of the history of Christianity from its origins to the sixth century, with a global perspective. Emphasis will be placed on the emergence and development of the Christian testimony, giving attention to major events, movements, outstanding characters, and theological trends.

Knowing the early history of Christianity is basic to an understanding of contemporary Christian testimony and church life. Many of our present-day beliefs and practices are products of those foundational centuries. Through studying the teaching and practice of early Christians, students will learn to love the church and to commit themselves to the mission the Lord entrusted to her.

Class time will consist of lectures on major themes of the early history of Christianity and discussion based on daily reading assignments. The class will meet weekly on Thursday mornings from 8:00-9:50 and 10:50-12:15.

Bainton, Roland H. La iglesia de nuestros padres. La Aurora, 1969.

Deiros, Pablo A. Historia del cristianismo. Casa Bautista, 1986.

González, Justo L. Historia ilustrada del cristianismo, Vols. 1-3. Caribe, 1978.

Latourette, Kenneth Scott. Historia del cristianismo, Vol. 1. Casa Bautista, 1967.

Walker, Williston. Historia de la iglesia cristiana. Casa Nazarena, 1957.

Baker, Robert A. Compendio de la historia cristiana. Casa Bautista, 1974.

Bettenson, Henry, ed. Documents of the Christian Church. Oxford University Press, 1979.

Danielou, J. and H. I. Marrou. Nueva historia de la iglesia. Vol. 1. Cristiandad, 1964.

González, Justo L. Historia de los misiones. La Aurora, 1970.

Course requirements include 1500 pages of reading form the required and secondary texts, a midterm exam, and a 10-12 page typewritten paper.

Spanish.

Meets M.Div. core requirement in Church History "a" (CHA).

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