HIST/RLGN 3309.01 a History of Christianity

Syllabus A HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY HIST/RLGN 3309.01 A History of Christianity

Fall 2014 Jerry Hopkins, Professor East Texas Baptist University Scarborough Hall 311 COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a study of the development of Christianity from the first century to the present. Included will be a study of the early Church, the writings of the Church Fathers, the triumph of Christianity in the Roman Empire, the Medieval Christian movements, the Protestant Reformation, the counter-Reformation, contemporary European Christianity and American Christianity. Some analysis will be given to missions, revivals, evangelism, and other special topics in the study of each historical period. COURSE PURPOSE: The facts of history are important. The purpose of the course is to use the facts to gain spiritual insights into God’s work in the world; to learn about the work of God’s people in the world and among one another; to induce enjoyment of history; to suggest the relevancy of historical research and understanding. COURSE PROCEDURE: To present these facts the instructor will lecture, guide the student through readings, share insights and views, and lead the discussion, fielding questions and clarifying answers. Texts, supplementary readings, films, research projects and special assignments will be used to communicate the material. The class will meet Tuesday & Thursday, 9:30-10:50 a.m., in SCRB 103.

SPECIAL NEEDS STATEMENT: A student with a disability may request appropriate accommodations for this course by contacting the Office of Academic Success and Graduate Services, Marshall Hall, Room 301, and providing the required documentation. If accommodations are approved by the Disability Accommodations Committee, the Office of Academic Success and Graduate Services will notify you and your professor of the approved accommodations. You must then discuss these accommodations with your professor. COURSE STRUCTURE: The course will be divided into different units with appropriate sub-headings. The following are the divisions for the course:

THE EARLY CHURCH: The Ascension of Christ (30 A.D.) to John the Beloved’s Death (100 A. D.) THE PERSECUTED CHURCH—From John’s Death (100 A.D.) to Constantine (313 A.D.) THE IMPERIAL CHURCH—Constantine (313 A.D.) to the Fall of Rome (476 A.D.) THE MEDIEVAL CHURCH—Fall of Rome (476 A.D.) to the Fall of Constantinople (1453 A.D.) THE REFORMATION CHURCH—Fall of Constantinople (1453 A.D.) to the End of Thirty Years War (1648 A.D.) THE MODERN CHURCH—End of Thirty Years’ War (1648 A.D.) to the Present The Enlightenment (1648-1789 A.D.) The Nineteenth Century: Revivals and Revolutions The Twentieth Century: Persecution, Proclamation and Expansion The Twenty-First Century: What Now?

TEXTS: Robert A. Baker & John M. Landers, A Summary of Christian History, Third Edition, Broadman & Holman Publishers (ISBN: 978-0-8054-3288-6)

HIST/RLGN 3309 - A History of Christianity – Syllabus 1 OFFICE HOURS: Monday, 12:00-4:00 p.m.; Tuesday, 12:30-3 p.m.; Wednesday, 12:00-3 p.m., and by appointment. If you cannot come at the times posted please call me (903-923-2087) or see me about an appointment for another time. You may also email your inquiries or concerns to [email protected] and I will reply to you.

STUDY GUIDES: In advance of each examination the instructor will issue a study guide to each student to assist in preparing for the examination. This guide will give the student specific directions on how to prepare for the test and what will be covered. Also many materials will be posted to the Student’s Blackboard.

WATCHING/READING GUIDES: As the course progresses, the instructor will provide special technical guides and questions to aid the student in understanding events, interpretations and historical situations dealt with in films, articles, lectures and books. COURSE GRADE: The final grade for the course will be computed by averaging eight (8) grades: (1, 2) 2 mid-term examinations; (3) the final examination; (4) a grade will be given for class participation and demeanor; (5) a notebook/file/portfolio (NFP) of class notes, web-based sources and resources, and additional materials on the course topics (the NFP will be evaluated and graded at the end of the semester); (6) class presentations, reflective essay and preliminary research reports; (7) a book report/article summaries; (8) a final research paper. The grading scale for the course will be: A, 90-100; B, 80-89; C, 70-79; D, 60-69; F, 59 and below. Attendance, attitude and demeanor in class are important and will be reflected particularly in borderline grades. SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS: In addition to the textbook, source document texts, students may be required to read other materials. Such materials will either be shared by the instructor, held in reserve in the University library or available from such sources as the public library. The use of such materials will result in special reports, oral discussions or contributions to the class. In numerous ways these materials can be incorporated in student NFPs. Many resources on the World Wide Web will be used. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Regular attendance and participation in all class meetings. 2. Prompt reading of texts and supplementary materials and careful notes on class lectures, readings and discussions. 3. One reading report (Book Report – December 9) is required from each student on a book available in the University library or your personal library. Before reading the book and writing the report each book must be approved by the instructor. 4. Primary Text Readings, oral discussion/written reports/essays for the class as assigned. 5. Three Article Summaries associated with the research project to be submitted on the assigned dates. The student will select and read three articles from scholarly journals dealing with the research topic chosen. The articles should have a common theme related to a major issue in church history. The student must identify the thesis of each article and summarize each article. The Article Summary should not exceed (can be less than) five typed, double-spaced pages. The Article Summaries are due in stages: Summary #1 – September 16; Summary #2 – October 21; Summary #3 – November 18. 6. A preliminary report on the research project (Due September 11) that will include the topic, initial bibliography, a general description/explanation/definition of the overall research project. This will include at the time it is given orally to the class a one-sheet summary that will include a list of the sources to be consulted. This must be typed (single-spaced, one-page). Copies should be provided for each member of the class and for the instructor prior to the oral presentation. 7. A written report (Paper due December 18, or before if student wishes) on the research project and the material read will be submitted at the beginning of the class final exam. This should be an 8 to

HIST/RLGN 3309 - A History of Christianity – Syllabus 2 12 page report (term paper) analyzing the books, articles and other resources on the research topic, evaluating and giving your personal perspective on the books, articles and topic. This must be your personal work and not something that you copy from someone else. 8. Three major examinations will cover only the previous one third of the course. The third examination will be the final. 9. A Reflective Essay (Essay Due December 2) on Christian history, personal identity and how these relate to Christian servant leadership in the past and in the present. 10. A Notebook/File/Portfolio (NFP) of materials on the History of Christianity, including all the class handouts, class notes, supplementary materials and any other items related to the course that you find interesting or instructive. (Due December 9, Returned December 11)

HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY Lecture, Assignment and Reading Schedule Fall 2014 + TR 9:30-10:50 A.M.

DATE LECTURE/ASSIGNMENT READING Aug. 26 INTRODUCTION TO CHURCH HISTORY Baker, Ch. 1; Matthew-John; Class #1 Explanation of Information Literacy/Fluency Acts 1:1-15:40; Galatians Introduction: Explain Tools, Blackboard Introduction: Research Project Explanation, Preliminary Report, Bibliography, Article Summaries, Book Report, Oral Reports 1 & 2 28 Introduction: Why History? Why History Matters Baker, Ch. 2; Acts 15:40- Class #2 Introduction: What’s Right? What’s Wrong? Acts 28:31; 1 & 2 Thess.; 1 Introduction: The Power of Stories & 2 Corinthians; Romans Sept. 2 Defining the Church: Explaining What it is Baker, Ch. 3; Colossians; Class #3 What is a “Christian?” Ephesians; Philemon; Theology and Church Philippians Soteriology and Ecclesiology Church—Explaining What it is 4 Jesus Christ: How & When He Came Baker, Ch. 4,;1 & 2 Timothy; Class #4 Who Was He? What did He do? Why is He important? Titus; 1, 2, 3 John The Fullness of Time 9 THE BEGINNING OF CHRISTIANITY: Baker, Ch. 5; James; Jude; 1 Class #5 The Ancient Church & 2 Peter The Old Testament & New Testament: The Gospels, the Apostles, the Epistles, Then? What? Who were Christians and Their Leaders? The Canon 11 PERSPECTIVE, PERSECUTION, PROBLEMS Baker, Ch. 6; Hebrews- Class #6 The Expanding Church Revelation The Gentile Church Causes of Persecution: Foes Without Stages of Persecution PRELIMINARY RESEARCH REPORT DUE

HIST/RLGN 3309 - A History of Christianity – Syllabus 3 Sept. 16 Early Church Development Baker, Ch. 7 Class #7 Doctrinal Developments Heresies: Foes Within Gnosticism ARTICLE SUMMARY #1 DUE

18 The Empire Wins: The Imperial Church Emerges Baker, Ch. 8 Class #8 The Division of the Empire Controversies and Council ORAL REPORT #1

25 THE MEDIEVAL CHURCHES (590-1517 A.D.) Baker, Ch. 9 Class #9 East and West The Downfall of Western Europe The Pagan Impact: Corruption of the East Augustine & The City of God The Rise of Monasticism Islam & Mohammed ORAL REPORT #1

30 Charlemagne Baker, Ch. 10 Class #10 The Crusades Cluny Monasteries Considering Key Leaders ORAL REPORT #1

Oct. 2 Theological Bases of the Ancient Church Baker, Ch. 11 Class #11 A Trinitarian Defense: Three Great Leaders Defining the Incarnation: Doctrine of the God-Man Antioch – Alexandria ORAL REPORT #1

7 TEST #1 (Baker, Chs. 1-11) Class #12

Oct. 9-10 FALL BREAK

Oct. 14 DECLINE OF CHURCH LIFE Baker, Ch. 12 Class #13 Progress and Corruption of Papal Power The Babylonian Captivity of the Church

16 The Renaissance Baker, Ch. 13 Class #14 Medieval Scholars/Leaders The Cry for Reform The Rise of Mysticism

HIST/RLGN 3309 - A History of Christianity – Syllabus 4 Oct. 21 Councils and Concerns with Reform Baker, Chs. 14-15 Class #15 Dissent and Dismay in the Church Pre-Reformation Movements

23 Factors Leading to the Reformation Baker, Chs. 15-16 Class #16 The German Reformation ARTICLE SUMMARY #2 DUE

28 Reformation Elsewhere: Zqaingli & Calvin Baker, Chs. 17-18 Class #17 Reformation Principles

30 The Radical Reformation Baker, Chs. 19-20 Class #18 The English Reformation The Puritan Movement

Nov. 4 The Counter-Reformation Baker, Chs. 21-22 Class #19 Religious Wars and Conflicts Doctrinal Conflicts and Concerns

6 Christianity and the American Colonial Experience Baker, Chs. 23-24 Class #20 Roman Catholicism, Protestants and New Movements A New Persecution (Huguenots, Jansenists, Salzburgers, Jesuits) 11 TEST #2 (Baker, Chs. 12-24) Class #21 13 RESEARCH/WRITING/CONFERENCE DAY Class #22 18 The Development of English Christianity Baker, Ch. 25 Class #23 The Anglo-Catholic Movement The Evangelical Awakening: Whitefield & Wesley Establishing Principles for Renewal ARTICLE SUMMARY #3 DUE

20 Christianity in America: Transplanted and Translated Baker, Ch. 26 Class #24 The First Great Awakening (1726-1740): Whitefield, Edwards and Others The American Revolution and Its Implications Nov. 24-28 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY Dec. 2 Revolution, Technology and Ideology Baker, Chs. 27-28 Class #25 Secularism, Nationalism, Protestantism Modern Missionary Movements Leaders in the Modern Era Dec. 4 Christianity in America: Unbelief, Skepticism, New Baker, Ch. 29 Class #26 Ideas, New Movements, Immigrants The Second Great Awakening REFLECTIVE ESSAY DUE

HIST/RLGN 3309 - A History of Christianity – Syllabus 5 9 Nineteenth Century Awakenings/Revivals Baker, Ch. 29 Class #27 The Great Prayer Revival The Revival in the Union and Confederate Armies BOOK REVIEW DUE NOTEBOOK/FILE/PORTFOLIO (NFP) DUE

Dec. 11 D. L. Moody & the Emergence of Modern Crusades Baker, Ch. 29-30 Class #28 Twentieth Century Awakenings/Revivals Theological Clashes and Conflicts Twentieth Century Leaders Billy Sunday/Mordecai F. Ham/Billy Graham/ Frank Buchman/Carl F. H. Henry/Norman V. Peale A Summary: Considerations/Conclusions/Final Lecture NFP GRADED AND RETURNED

Dec. 18 FINAL TEST – 9:30-11:20 a.m. (Baker, Chs. 25-30) Class #29 SPECIAL PROJECTS, PAPERS, REPORTS DUE

(NOTE: Expect changes in the lecture topics and reading assignments as we move through the course. Time and circumstances often require modifications in what we do in a course.)

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