History of Christianity I (to AD 843)

College Emmanuel College
Instructor(s)
Course Code EMH1010HF
Semester First Semester
Section 9101
Online Yes
Credits One Credit
Location Online – Synchronous
Description

This introductory course explores Christianity's formation and transformation from the post-apostolic era to the "Triumph of Orthodoxy" in the East and the Carolingian revival and Treaty of Verdun in the West in the year 843. Along the way, we will explore how Christians described their religious experience, practiced their faith, articulated and argued about their beliefs, and structured their ecclesial communities. We will learn about Christianity's changing relationship to political power; its engagement with other religions and cultures; the lifestyles, theological mindsets, and models of community proposed and debated by Christian leaders; the political and theological challenges associated with the movement's early marginalization, eventual expansion, encounter with Islam in the East and the "barbarians" in the West; and the formation of "Christian Europe."

Schedule Wed
Start Time 9:00
End Time 11:00
Hours Per Week 2
Minimum Enrolment 10
Maximum Enrolment 25
Additional Notes

Additional Evaluation: practice quizzes, mid-term writing projects, choice of final exam or research paper.

Teaching Method
Lectures
Means of Evaluation
Research Paper
Other
Previously Offered Fall 2019
Currently Offered Fall 2020
Next Scheduled Fall 2021