RELG 2254 History of Christianity

Survey of vital periods in the life of Christianity, from Jewish sect to imperial religion to global network of diverse Christian communities.

Registration Name

History of Christianity

Credits

3

Offered

Demorest: Fall odd years

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Discuss the significant turning points in the history of Christianity.
2. Critically analyze the role that individuals played in significant turning points in the history of Christianity.
3. Describe the three major branches of the Christian Tradition and highlight the controversies that led to schism and reformation movement.
4. Connect one’s personal religious tradition and/or worldview to a historical expression/line of the Christian tradition.
5. Identify and explain the origins of contemporary Christian controversies.