CHHI 525 History of Christianity II

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1 CHHI 525 – History of Christianity II Professor’s notes* As of September 8, 2008 *Note: All content is based on the professor’s opinion and may vary from professor to professor & student to student. All content may be changed without notice. This information is for the purpose to provide analysis but is not binding in any form.

From a Scale 1-10 (1 = low demands; 5 = moderate demands; 10 = very demanding), How would you rate the overall level of difficulty of this course? Level of demand = 7 I believe this course could be taken with one other courses within an 8-week format. From a Scale 1-10 (1 = low demands; 5 = moderate demands; 10 = very demanding), How would you rate the level of the reading requirements in this course? Level of demand = 5 Students have about 800 pages of reading apart from their research paper. From a Scale 1-10 (1 = low demands; 5 = moderate demands; 10 = very demanding), How would you rate the level of the lecture requirements in this course? Level of demand = 7 The course requires 25 forty-five minute lectures so a decent amount of time is needed for lecture viewing each 8 week term. From a Scale 1-10 (1 = low demands; 5 = moderate demands; 10 = very demanding), How would you rate the level of the online exam requirements in this course? Level of demand = 7 The course has four 50 question timed (1 hour exams) that are closed book. As many of the questions ask for precise recall, the exams are difficult. This is the area of the greatest complaint on the part of students.

From a Scale 1-10 (1 = low demands; 5 = moderate demands; 10 = very demanding), How would you rate the level of the discussion board requirements in this course? Level of demand = 5 For five weeks of the course, students are asked to make one substantial post (200-250 words) and one follow-up post during the week. DBs are taken straight from the reading, generally are liked by students and create a good sense of community. They also provide

2 some stimulation for research paper topics. The guidelines for DBs are clearly communicated in advance through Blackboard and an email. From a Scale 1-10 (1 = low demands; 5 = moderate demands; 10 = very demanding), How would you rate the level of the written paper requirements in this course? Level of demand = 7 This course has one critical book review (3-4 page) and a research paper (10-12 pages). These two assignments comprise 45% of the students’ grade so it is what I value most. Additional comments: After taking the course, many students who confessed little excitement for history, were inspired and challenged by the relevance of church history. Students comment on how the course materials and expectations are clearly laid out and that weekly emails of tips, reminders and encouragement are helpful. The discussion board creates a sense of community and most students actively participate.

CHHI 525 Bb Syllabus

Syllabus LIBERTY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM CHHI 525 HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY II Dr. Edward Smither, professor ([email protected])

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS Bettenson, Henry, Chris Maunder, eds. Documents of the Christian Church. London: Oxford University Press, 1999. Gonzalez, Justo. The Story of Christianity, Vol. II. San Francisco: Harper, 1984.

COURSE DESCRIPTION A study of historical Christianity from the sixteenth century to the present. Includes the major personalities, events, and results of the Protestant Reformation, the rise of modern denominationalism, modern Roman Catholicism, the ecumenical movement and current developments. Special attention is given to the development of American Christianity. I.

RATIONALE A study of the development of the Christian Church from the sixteenth century to the present is essential for those who will minister within that institution in order to understand their heritage and build upon it. This course is designed to give students an awareness of the unique aspects of the life of the Christian Church in that period.

II.

PREREQUISITES None

III.

COURSE OBJECTIVES A.

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Objectives 1.

The students will become familiar with the major events and great turning points in this period of Christian history.

2.

The students will survey the weaknesses and strengths of various Christian leaders and movements in order to avoid the former and capitalize on the latter in their own ministry.

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B.

IV.

V.

3.

The students will become enthusiastic for the Lord’s work by examining the service rendered in His name by notable Christians during this period of Christian history.

4.

The students’ ability to read and think critically will be developed.

5.

The students’ research and writing skills will be sharpened.

Specific cognitive objectives 1.

The students will become familiar enough with the history of the Christian church to be able successfully to answer general objective questions on exams dealing with events, personalities, and dates covered in the text and class lectures.

2.

The students will actively discuss the major movements of Christian history (i.e. Reformation) through participating in on-line discussion forums.

3.

The students will effectively analyze movements, issues, and personalities in Christian history through written reviews of reading assignments and through a research paper.

MATERIALS FOR LEARNING A.

VCR/DVD, TV

B.

Video lessons (25)

C.

Microsoft Word, Internet access

D.

Textbooks

E.

Bible

COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS A.

Preparatory Assignment. Each student will read pages 6-13 of the Gonzalez text and prepare a one-page summary of the setting for the Reformation.

B.

Each student will read and write a review of one book in the supplemental reading list. See ASSIGNMENTS for requirements for the review.

C.

Objective Tests (4)

D.

Discussion Board. Each student will participate in a weekly discussion board with faculty and other students.

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VI.

Research Paper. Each student will write a paper that will be graded on the adequacy of its research and content. See ASSIGNMENTS for specific requirements.

GRADING A.

Weight The following items will constitute the following percentages of the final grade: Preparatory Assignment Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Test 4 Comprehensive Final Discussion Board Research Paper Book Review

B.

5% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 35% 10%

Scale A = 94–100

VII.

1-page Essay Gonzalez Lessons 1–10 Lessons 11–18 Lessons 19–25 Lessons 1–25 Five Topics Choose from list of topics Choose from list of books

B = 86–93

C = 75–85

D = 68–74

F = 0–67

BIBLIOGRAPHY A.

General Histories Brauer, Gerald C. (ed.). The Westminster Dictionary of the Christian Church. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1971. Bruce, F. F. (ed.). The Advance of Christianity through the Centuries. 8 vols. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1968. Chadwick, Owen (ed.). The Pelican History of the Church. 6 vols. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1967. Douglas, James, D. (ed.). The New International Dictionary of the Christian Church. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1978. Fisher, George P. History of the Christian Church. New York: Chas. Scribner’s Sons, 1887. Foakes-Jackson, Frederick J. History of the Christian Church. New York: George H. Doran Co., 1924. Jennings, Arthur C. A Manual of Church History. 2 vols. London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1989. Kurtz, Johann H. Church History. 3 vols. New York: Funk & Wagnalls, 1894.

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Latourette, Kenneth S. A History of the Expansion of Christianity. 7 vols. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1970. Neander, A.; Torrey, Joseph; and Morrison, A. J. W. General History of the Christian Religion and Church. 5 vols. London: H. G. Bohn, 1853–58. Newman, Albert H. A Manual of Church History. 2 vols. Philadelphia: American Baptist Publication Society, 1933. Schaff, Philip. History of the Christian Church. 8 vols. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1960. Walker, Williston. A History of the Christian Church. 3rd ed. New York: Scribner, 1970. B.

Source Books Baillie, John; McNeill, John T.; and Van Dusen, Henry P. (eds.). Library of Christian Classics. 26 vols. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1953–1966. Braght, Thieleman J. van. The Bloody Theater, or Martyr’s Mirror. Scottdale, PA: Herald Press, 1979. Forbush, William B. (ed.). Fox’s Book of Martyr’s. Philadelphia, Chicago: The John C. Winston Company, 1926. Freemantle, Anne J. (ed.). The Papal Encyclicals. New York: New American Library, 1956. Leith, John H. Creeds of the Churches. New York: New American Library, 1963. Littell, Franklin H., and Hausman, Emanuel. The Macmillan Atlas History of Christianity. New York: Mcmillan, 1976. Schaff, Philip (ed.). Creeds of Christendom. 3 vols. 6th ed. New York: Harper, 1887.

C.

Reformation 1.

General Works Bainton, Roland H. The Age of Reformation. New York: Van Nostrand, 1956. D’Aubigne, J. H. Merle, and White, Henry. History of the Reformation. New York: American Tract Society, 1846.

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Fisher, George P. The Reformation. New York: Scribner, Armstrong, and Co., 1873. Grimm, Harold J. The Reformation Era, 1500–1650. New York: McMillan, 1954. Lindsay, Thomas M. History of the Reformation. 2 vols. New York: C. Scribner’s Sons, 1906–1907. Smith, Preserved. The Age of the Reformation. New York: H. Holt and Co., 1920. Thulin, Oskar. Illustrated History of the Reformation. St. Louis: Concordia Publishing House, 1967. 2.

Lutheran Bainton, Roland H. Here I Stand. New York: Mentor, 1950. Boehmer, Heinrich. Martin Luther: Road to Reformation. New York: Meridian Books, 1957. DeMaus, Robert L., and Lovett, Richard. William Tyndale: A Biography. Amsterdam: J. C. Gieben, 1904. Fife, Robert H. The Revolt of Martin Luther. New York: Columbia University Press, 1957. Hildebrandt, Franz. Melanchthon: Alien or Ally. Cambridge [Eng.]: The University Press, 1946. McGiffert, Arthur C. Martin Luther: The Man and His Works. New York: The Century Company, 1911. Manschreck, Clyde L. Melanchthon: The Quiet Reformer. Westport , CT, Greenwood Press, 1975. Schweibert, Ernest G. Luther and His Times. St. Louis: Concordia Publishing House, 1950.

3.

Reformed Dickinson, William C., ed. John Knox’s History of the Reformation in Scotland. 2 vols. Wilmington, DE: International Academic Publishers, 1958.

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Harkness, Georgia. John Calvin: A Biography. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1975. Jackson, Samuel M.; Vincent, John M.; and Foster, Frank H. Huldreich Zwingli: The Reformer of German Switzerland. New York: AMS Press, 1972. Parker, T. H. L. John Calvin: A Biography. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1975. Potter, George R. Zwingli. Cambridge, NY: Cambridge University Press, 1976. Rilliett, Jean H. Zwingli: Third Man of the Reformation. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1964. Walker, Williston. John Calvin: The Organizer of Reformed Protestantism. New York: Schocken Books, 1906. Zoff, Otto. The Hugenots: Fighters for God and Human Freedom. Translated by, E. B. Ashton and Jo Mayo. New York: L. B. Fischer, 1942. 4.

Anglican Dickens, A. G. The English Reformation. New York: Schocken Books, 1964. Dixon, Richard W. History of the Church of England. 4 vols. Oxford: University Press, 1895–1903. Giles, J. A., ed. The Venerable Bed’s Ecclesiastical History of England, and the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. London: H. G. Bohn, 1849. Haller, William. Rise of the Puritans. New York: Harper, 1957. Moorman, John R. H. A History of the Church in England. New York: Morehouse-Gorham, 1954.

5.

Anabaptist Bergsten, Torsten and William R. Estep. Balthasar Hubmaier. Valley Forge, PA: Judson Press, 1978. Estep, William R. The Anabaptist Story. 3rd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Erdman’s Publishers, 1996.

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Horsch, John. The Hutterian Brethren. New York: Garland Publishers, 1972. Littell, Franklin H. The Origins of Sectarian Protestantism. New York: McMillan, 1964. Smith, C. Henry. The Story of the Mennonites. Newton, KS: Mennonite Publication Office, 1950. Vedder, Henry C. Balthasar Hubmaier. New York, London: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 1905. Verduin, Leonard. The Reformers and Their Stepchildren. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1964. Williams, George H. The Radical Reformation. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1962. 6.

Roman Catholic Bainton, Roland H. Erasmus of Christendom. New York: Scribner, 1969. Dickens, A. G. The Counter-Reformation. New York: Harcourt, Brace, and World, 1969. Huizinga, Johan. Erasmus and the Age of Reformation. London: Phoenix, 1924. Ward, Adolphus, William, Sir. The Counter-Reformation. London: Longmans, Green and Company, 1889

7.

Wars of Religion Pierson, Peter. Philip II of Spain. London: Thames and Hudson, 1976. Roberts, M. Gustavus Adolphus. 2 vols. London: Longmans, Green and Company, 1953–58 Watson, F. Wallenstein: Soldier under Saturn. New York: D. AppletonCentury, 1938. Wedgwood, C. V. The Thirty Years’ War. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1938.

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Modern Period 1.

General Works Brown, Robert M. The Ecumenical Revolution. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1967. Dillenberger, John and Claude Welch. Protestant Christianity Interpreted through Its Development. New York: Scribner, 1954. Fey, Harold E.; Rouse, Ruth; and Neill, Stephen. A History of the Ecumenical Movement (1948–1968). 2 vols. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1967–1970. McNeill, John T. Modern Christian Movements. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1954. Manz, James G. Vatican II: Renewal or Reform? St. Louis: Concordia Publishing House, 1966. Nichols, James H. History of Christianity 1650–1950. New York: Ronald Press Co., 1956. Schlink, Edmund. After the Council. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1968. Westin, Gunnar. The Free Church through the Ages. Nashville: Broadman Press, 1958.

2.

Europe Drummond, Andrew L. German Protestantism since Luther. London: Epworth Press, 1951. Latourette, Kenneth S. Christianity in a Revolutionary Age. 2 vols. New York: Harper, 1958–1962.

3.

Russia Miliukub, Paul. Religion and the Church in Russia. [S.I.] A. S. Barnes and Company, 1942. Spinka, Matthew. The Church and the Russian Revolution. New York: The McMillan Co, 1927. _____. The Church in Soviet Russia. New York: Oxford University Press, 1956.

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England Dixon, Richard W. History of the Church of England. 4 vols. Oxford: University Press, 1895–1903. Haller, William B. Rise of the Puritans. New York: Harper, 1957. Mackenzie, Agnes M. Scotland in Modern Times. London: Edinburgh, W & R Chambers, Ltd., 1941. Moorman, John R. H. A History of the Church in England. London: A. and C. Black, 1973. Stewart, Herbert Leslie. A Century of Anglo-Catholicism. London, Toronto: J. M. Dent & Sons, ltd., 1929.

5.

America Ahlstrom, Sydney E. A Religious History of the American People. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1972. Clark, Elmer T. Small Sects in America. Nashville: Cokesbury Press, 1937. Gaustad, Edwin S. A Religious History of America. New York: Harper & Row, 1974. Handy, Robert T. A History of the Churches in the United States and Canada. New York: Oxford University Press, 1977. Hudson, Winthrop S. Religion in America. New York: Scribner, 1973. Mayer, F. E. The Religious Bodies in America. St. Louis: Concordia Publishing House, 1958. Noll, Mark. A History of Christianity in the United States and Canada. Grand Rapids: W. B. Eerdmans, 1992. Olmstead, Clifton E. History of Religion in the United States. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1960. Sweet, William W. The Story of Religion in America. New York: Harper, 1950.

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6.

Web resources:

http://www.educ.msu.edu/homepages/laurence/reformation/index.htm (Reformation resource site) http://www.educ.msu.edu/homepages/laurence/reformation/Luther/Luther.htm (Martin Luther) http://www.eldrbarry.net/heidel/englrsc.htm (English Reformation) http://www.educ.msu.edu/homepages/laurence/reformation/Calvin/Calvin.Htm (John Calvin) http://www.spurgeon.org/~phil/anabapt.htm (Anabaptist resources) http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/ (John Wesley and family) http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/ (George Whitefield) http://www.jonathanedwards.com/ (Jonathan Edwards)

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CHHI 525 Bb Course Chart

Course Chart STORY OF CHRISTIANITY VOL. 2

LESSON

DOCUMENTS OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

SUBMIT ONE-PAGE SUMMARY UNIT 1: THE DECLINE OF THE MEDIEVAL PAPACY AND FACTORS BEHIND THE REFORMATION(1215–1517)

MODULE 2

MODULE 1

1.

Review of CHHI 520 and The Background of the Reformation

Ch. 1

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Ch. 2

Part II, Sect. VIII pp. 202–236

UNIT 2: THE PROTESTANT REFORMATION(1517–1648) 2.

The Lutheran Reformation

3.

The Lutheran Reformation (continued)

Chs. 3 & 9

Sect. VIII:III pp. 238–239

4.

Outcomes of the Lutheran Reformation

Chs. 4–5

Sect. VIII:II pp. 236–238

5.

The Reformed Faith – Zwingli and Calvin

Ch. 7

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6.

Calvinism and Anglican Reform

Ch. 8

Sect. IX pp. 241–272

7.

Anglican Reform and the Reformation in other Lands

Chs. 9–11

Sect. VIII:IV pp. 239–240

8.

Anabaptist Reform

Ch. 6

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9.

Anabaptist Reform (continued)

Ch. 12

Sect. X:I–III pp. 272–282

Chs. 13–15

Sect. VIII:V pp. 240–241

10. The Counter Reformation and the Thirty Years’ War

TEST 1: LESSONS 1–10/ DISCUSSION BOARD

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STORY OF

LESSON

CHRISTIANITY VOL. 2

DOCUMENTS OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

UNIT 3: DENOMINATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (1648–1789)

MODULE 3

11. Lutherans and the Reformed

Ch. 23

12. Calvinism and the Anglicans

Chs. 17–20

13. Anglicans (continued)

Sect. X:IV pp. 282–285 Sect. XI:I–V pp. 298–325

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Chs. 22–23

Sect. XI:VI–XIII pp. 325–344

Chs. 21 & 24

Sect. XII pp. 345–359

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Chs. 26–27

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Ch. 28

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14. Anabaptist, Baptists, Quakers, and Methodists DISCUSSION BOARD 15. The First Great Awakening

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MODULE 4

UNIT 4: REVOLUTION AND MISSIONS (1789–1914) 16.

Rationalism and Faith

17.

Revolution – Political and Industrial

18.

Revolution – Religious

MODULE 5

TEST 2: LESSONS 11–18/ DISCUSSION BOARD

19.

Evangelical Response

Ch. 25

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20.

Protestant Missions

Ch. 30

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21.

19th Century Catholicism Ch. 29 DISCUSSION BOARD

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Sect. X:VII–XII pp. 286–298 Sect. III pp. 359–369

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STORY OF

LESSON

CHRISTIANITY VOL. 2

DOCUMENTS OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

MODULE 6

UNIT 5: 20TH CENTURY DEVELOPMENTS (1914–PRESENT) 22. The Socio-Political and Religious Background of the 20th Century

Chs. 31–36

Sect. XIV pp. 369–403

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23. Theological Diversity

MODULE 7

DISCUSSION BOARD/ SUBMIT BOOK REVIEW 24.

The Ecumenical Movement

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Sects. IV–XVI pp. 404–435

25.

Modern Catholicism

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Sect. XVII pp. 436–451

MODULE 8

TEST 3: LESSONS 19–25 SUBMIT RESEARCH PAPER TEST 4: COMPREHENSIVE FINAL (LESSONS 1–25)

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