Church History

Courses

CHIS2415: History and Manual, Church of the Nazarene

Credits 3

An extended study of the historical backgrounds and development of the Church of the Nazarene. The course will also give attention to the content and spirit of the Manual of the Church of the Nazarene.

Prerequisites

Program admission

CHIS3615: History of the Christian Tradition I

Credits 3

A study of the historical development of Christianity from AD 150 to 1000. The course will trace the significant influences in history on the theological and ecclesiastical changes and maturation through the first ten centuries. The student will be given opportunity to read primary sources as well as grasp the overall flow of church history.

Prerequisite Courses
THEO2105
Prerequisites

Program admission

CHIS3625: History of the Christian Tradition II

Credits 3

A study of the historical development of Christianity from 1000 to the 21st Century. The course will trace the significant influences in history on the theological and ecclesiastical changes and maturation from the Middle Ages through the present. The student will be given opportunity to read primary sources as well as grasp the overall flow of church history.

Prerequisites

Program admission

CHIS6094: Topics in Church History

Credits 3 4
This course introduces interdisciplinary material in Church History of particular relevance to the core curriculum. Topics may vary. May be repeated for a different topic.

CHIS6290: Founded on Embodied Tradition: Church History and the Christian Life

Credits 4
This course is designed to provide an historic underpinning for the practice of ministry in the Wesleyan tradition. Emphasis is placed on Wesley's theological sources (Early Church, Medieval, Reformation, Anglican), his theological methodology, his theology of spiritual formation, and his ability to engage his cultural context. Particular attention is given to how students can pursue personal and social holiness, and develop effective and dynamic missional approaches to leadership.

CHIS6560: History of Christianity I

Credits 3
A study of the historic development of Christianity from 150-1500 AD from the Patristic period through pre-Reformation. The course will trace theological and doctrinal development as well as offer a general survey of the history of the Church in its ecclesiastical and cultural contexts. The student will have opportunity to read primary as well as secondary sources, and do research on a specified and focused area of interest.

CHIS6599: Independent Study

Credits 3 4
Study of an assigned topic or guided research as directed by a graduate faculty member. Approval of department director required.

CHIS6960: History of Christianity II

Credits 3
A study of the historic development of Christianity from 1500 AD-present. from the Reformation through the 20th century. The course will trace theological and doctrinal development as well as offer a general survey of the history of the Church in its ecclesiastical and cultural contexts. The student will read primary as well as secondary sources, and do research on a specified and focused area of interest.

CHIS9230: The Church in Historical Perspective

Credits 4

This course critically considers a variety of historical understandings of the Church as reflected in her thought and creedal statements, institutional and group developments, practices, mission, and role within society. This course will reflect on the implications of these considerations for contemporary understandings of the Church and her practices. Specific emphasis will be given to Christianity’s expansion into the Central and South America, as well as the United States.

CHIS9230S: La Iglesia Desde la Perspectiva Histórica

Credits 4

Este curso considera críticamente una variedad de entendimientos históricos de la Iglesia como se refleja en sus declaraciones de pensamiento y credo, desarrollos institucionales y grupales, prácticas, misión y el papel que juega dentro de la sociedad. Este curso reflexiona sobre las implicaciones de estas consideraciones para la comprensión contemporánea de la Iglesia y sus prácticas. Se dará énfasis específico a la expansión del cristianismo en América Central y del Sur. También incluirá el desarrollo de la obra hispana/latina en los Estados Unidos y Canadá como resultado del movimiento migratorio.