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The aim of the Church History Department is to provide the student with a broader perspective and greater appreciation toward the thought and development of the Christian church as it sought to fulfill the great commission.

CH501 CHURCH HISTORY I (two credits). An introductory survey of the events, writings, and individuals of church history from the New Testament period up to the fifteenth century. The course is designed to orient the student to the formation and organization of the Christian tradition within its social and political setting.

CH502 CHURCH HISTORY II (two credits). An introductory survey of the events, writings, and individuals of church history from the eve of the Reformation through the nineteenth century. The course is designed to orient the student to major developments of the Christian tradition within its social and political setting.

CH503 AMERICAN FUNDAMENTALISM/EVANGELICALISM (two credits). An examination of the history, philosophy, and methodology of that splinter movement from historic fundamentalism, announced as the new evangelicalism, evaluated in the light of the Word of God.

CH600 BAPTIST HISTORY (two credits). A study of the origin, development, and shaping influences of the Baptists. Special attention will be given to Baptist individuals, institutions, and organizations from the seventeenth to the twentieth century. This course is designed to impart to the student an appreciation of Baptist distinctives and practices and to explore Baptist historiography.

CH610 REFORMATION THEOLOGY (two credits). A survey of the theology of the major 16th century reformers.

Modified May 16, 2008