This unit surveys the entire history of the Christian church, in its many branches from the Apostles to the present day. Special emphasis will be given to development of the Coptic orthodox churches as it relates to the development of Christian church more broadly. The unit will review the development of theological thought in historical context, with people, places and events.
Unit code: CH8600A
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 24.0
Unit level: Postgraduate Foundational
Unit discipline: Church History
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: St Athanasius College
Show when this unit is running1. | Describe developments in the global Christian tradition from a historical perspective |
2. | Discuss the major phases and developments in the history of Christianity |
3. | Identify the key figures in the history of Christianity |
4. | Evaluate the ways in which key events, personalities and issues have significantly shaped the development of the church’s thought |
5. | Show how historical knowledge provides a necessary context for theological studies |
Guided readings from the set texts and additional reading resources.
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
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Essay | Essay 3000 words |
0 | 50.0 |
Essay | Essay 2000 words |
0 | 25.0 |
Oral Presentation | Presentation (equivalent of 1000 words) |
0 | 25.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 19 Oct, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2022-10-11 12:26:40 +1100