3.00 Credits
A survey of the history of Christianity from the end of the Apostolic era to 20th century developments in North America. Students acquire knowledge about and gain an understanding of the following topics: the patristic era, the expansion of Christianity, the monastic movement, the medieval Western Church, the Orthodox Church, the Great Schism, the Enlightenment and Reformation, the English Reformation, the growth of institutions, the church in North America, new denominations, the missionary and conciliar movements, the times of theological controversy, and 20th century developments in church life. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 0700 or ENGL 1001 or placement into ENGL 1010, or concurrently enrolled in ENGL 1010. (Cross-listed as HIST 2225.)