This unit will introduce students to the main features of the development of Western Christianity from the late Middle Ages to the present. Topics will include 16th century Reformation movements; 17th century Puritanism and Pietism; the impact of the evangelical revivals; the Enlightenment; industrialization and revolution upon the church; the development of Christianity in North America and Australia; the rise of the modern missionary and ecumenical movements and the emergence of Pentecostalism.
Unit code: CH1712W
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 1
Unit discipline: Church History
Delivery Mode: Online
Proposing College: Whitley College
Show when this unit is running1. | Outline some key aspects of the Christian story in the West from the 16th century to the present day |
2. | Identify some of the social, political and cultural factors influencing the development of Christianity |
3. | Demonstrate basic skills in interpreting selected historical documents |
4. | Assess the significance of selected movements and personalities for the church’s history |
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Essay | Essay of 1,500 words |
0 | 40.0 |
Document Study | Document study of 1,000 words |
0 | 20.0 |
Short Answer Tests | Half-hour written test |
0 | 20.0 |
Forum | Five 200-word forum posts or equivalent (one 15-minute oral exam) |
0 | 20.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 19 Oct, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2022-10-21 10:51:42 +1100