Content

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: CH1600A

Unit status: Archived (New unit)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Undergraduate Level 1

Unit discipline: Church History

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Proposing College: St Athanasius College

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Learning outcomes

1.

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

Pedagogy

guided readings from the set texts and additional reading resources.

Indicative Bibliography

  • Brox, Norbert. A History of the Early Church. London: SCM, 1994.
  • Burrus, Virginia (ed.). Late Ancient Christianity. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2005.
  • Cairns, E. Christianity Through the Centuries: A History of the Christian Church. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan 1981.
  • Chadwick, Owen. A History of Christianity. New York: Thomas Dunne, 1995.
  • Comby, Jean. How to Read Church History, Volume 1. London: SCM, 1985. (recommended for purchase)
  • Dowley, Tim. Introduction to the History of Christianity, rev. ed. Minneapolis: Augsburg Fortress, 1995.
  • Gonzalez, Justo L. The Story of Christianity, Volume 1. New York: HarperOne, 2010. (recommended for purchase)
  • Hastings, A ed., A World History of Christianity. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999.
  • MacCulloch, D. A History of Christianity: the First Three Thousand Years. London: Penguin, 2010.
  • Noll, Mark A. Turning Points: Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity. 3rd edn. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2012.
  • Shelley, Bruce L. Church History in Plain Language. 4th edn. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2013.
  • Stevenson, James. Creeds, Councils and Controversies. Rev. edn. London: SPCK, 1989.
  • Walker, W. A History of the Christian Church, 4th edition New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1985

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Essay

Essay 2000 words

0 50.0
Essay

Essay 1000 words

0 25.0
Oral Presentation

Presentation (equivalent of 1000 words)

0 25.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 19 Oct, 2017

Unit record last updated: 2022-10-11 12:26:21 +1100