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CHHI 525 Course Syllabus
COURSE SYLLABUS
CHHI 525
HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY II
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.
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.
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PREREQUISITES
None
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REQUIRED RESOURCE PURCHASES
Click on the following link to view the required resource for the term in which you are registered: http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/liberty.htm.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR LEARNING
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Computer with basic audio/visual output equipment
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Internet access (broadband recommended)
Microsoft Word
(Microsoft Office is available at a special discount to Liberty University students.)
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Bible
MEASURABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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Discuss the social, historical, and political contexts in which the church grew and expanded from the late 15th century to the present.
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Summarize the key theological developments (both orthodox and heretical) and movements within the church from the late 15th century to the present.
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Identify the key personalities who led the church and