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CF 794-796 Independent Study in Christian Formation
4 hours
Independent studies are designed to cover specialized material not usually
included in a course offering listed in the catalog.
CHURCH HISTORY COURSES
CH 500 Survey of Church History
4 hours
Prerequisite for all church history courses.
This is an introductory course on the basic outline of church history from the
early church to the present, noting the influence of culture upon the church
and the influence of the church upon culture. Attention will be focused upon
key events, people, institutions, and ideas that affected the development of
the church. (ATS Core)
CH 505 History of the Black Church
See course description under BC 505.
CH 600 History of Christian Spirituality
See course description under SF 600.
4 hours
4 hours
CH 604 Christian History and Theology in Africa
4 hours
This course explores the various forms of Christianity on the continent of Africa
from the apostolic age to the present day, paying particular attention to the
interface of culture, history, and theology.
CH 605 History of Anabaptism
See course description under AP 605.
CH 610 History of the Amish and Mennonites
See course description under AP 610.
CH 611 History of Missions
See course description under MS 611.
4 hours
4 hours
4 hours
CH 622 History and Thought of the Reformation
4 hours
This course focuses upon the historic developments of the first fifty years of the
century of the Reformation. The writings of some of the greater Reformation
figures are studied to develop insight into their thoughts and to determine their
views on various significant topics. The political, economic and social milieu of
the period will also be scrutinized.
CH 624 Christianity in America
4 hours
This is a study of Christianity in the American environment from the
seventeenth century to the present. The transplanting of the European
churches, the development of unique expressions in Christianity in America and
the nature of Christianity will be examined.
CH 625 The American Colonial Church
4 hours
An examination of the movements, persons, and ideas which shaped
Christianity in America during its colonial period. Particular focus will be given to
the effects of the First Great Awakening.
CH 627 American Methodism and Pentecostal Roots
4 hours
An examination of the Methodist contribution to American Christianity and the
rise of the perfectionistic and Pentecostal groups that resulted from it.
CH 630 History and Thought of the Christian Peace Position
See course description under AP 630.
4 hours
CH 631 Historical Theology I
4 hours
The course examines the thought of the church from the Apostolic Fathers to
the Reformation. The emphasis of the study will be upon major figures,
literature and controversies as they affected Christian thought.
CH 632 Historical Theology II
4 hours
This course is a continuation of Historical Theology I and takes up the
development of Christian thought with the Reformation and continues to the
modern era. Special consideration is given to major figures, literature and
controversies that have influenced the church in a significant way.
CH 636 History of Women in the Church
4 hours
A study of women’s lives, service and contribution to the church beginning with
the Bible and early Christian writings. Women’s roles and contributions will be
surveyed in the apostolic period, the ascetic movement, the medieval period
and the Reformation. The post-Reformation period will focus on women in
America and the quest for ordination.
CH 640 Christianity in the Southern Hemisphere
4 hours
An introductory history of Christianity in Africa, Asia and South America.
CH 645 Varieties of Early Christian Thought
See course description under CT 645.
4 hours
CH 646 Christian Monasticism
4 hours
An introduction to the history, practices, and ideals of Christian monasticism
from its origins to the “new monasticism” of contemporary North America, with
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