Bettenson, Henry, ed. Documents of the Christian Church, Oxford University Press, 3 rd ed., 1999.

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1 CHHI 525 HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY II SPRING 2014 CARTER 156 9:00AM 10:15AM (TUES & THURS) DR. C. DANIEL KIM TA I. COURSE DESCRIPTION A study of historical Christianity from the fifteenth century to the present. Includes the major personalities, events and results of the Protestant Reformation, the rise of modern denominationalism, modern Roman Catholicism, the ecumenical movement and current developments. Special attention is given to the development of American Christianity. II. RATIONALE A study of the development of the Christian Church from the fifteenth century to the present is essential for those who will minister within that institution in order to understand their heritage and build upon it. This course is designed to give ministerial students an awareness of the unique aspects of the life of the Christian Church in that period as recorded by historians. III. PREREQUISITES None, although CHHI 520 provides historical background for this course. IV. REQUIRED RESOURCE PUCHASE(S) Bettenson, Henry, ed. Documents of the Christian Church, Oxford University Press, 3 rd ed., Gonzalez, Justo, The Story of Christianity, Vol. II., V. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR LEARNING A. Computer with basic audio and video equipment B. Internet access (broadband recommended) C. Microsoft Word (Microsoft Office is available at a special discount to LU students.) 1

2 VI. MEASURABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES The student will be able to: A. Recall the major persons, events, and great turning points in this period of Christian history. B. Recall major theological developments and movements during the period. C. Analyze the weaknesses and strengths of various Christian leaders and movements in order to avoid the former and capitalize on the latter in their own ministry. D. Formulate a critical study of particular persons and movements unique to this period. VII. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS A. Research: A term paper of fifteen to twenty(15-20) pages: The term paper must be correct in form according to A Manual on Writers of Term Papers by Kate L. Turabian, typed on 8 1/2 x 11 white paper, and must be submitted on or before Tuesday, April 29, The paper should include a table of contents, introduction, body, conclusion, documentation through footnotes and a bibliography. The paper will be graded upon the quality of research, content and form. Late papers will be dropped one full grade if only one week late, and after that they will fall to an "F" (MLO s C, D). Suggested topics are: Humanism and the Reformation Desiderius Erasmus Martin Luther The Lutheran Reformation Ulrich Zwingli and the Swiss Reformation John Calvin The English Reformation The Anabaptist Reform Balthasar Hubmaier The Spanish Reformation The Counter Reformation The Society of Jesus The Reformation in France John Knox The Reformation in Scotland The Dutch Reformation The Thirty Years War The Rise of Arminianism The Rise of English Baptists Development of Modern Missions A Study of Pietism 2

3 John Wesley and the Rise of Methodism Vatican Council II A Study of Modern Catholicism A Study of the Ecumenical Movement Religion in Colonial America A Study of Revivalism in America The Rise of Liberal Theology Development of American Fundamentalism The Civil Rights Movement in America A Study of the Historical Development of an American Denomination B. Examinations: There will be three unit exams. The last exam (Unit Exam III) is not comprehensive but rather over the last part of the course. Exams will be both objective (true-false, multiple choice, etc.), and subjective (essay, short answer, brief identification). The exams are scheduled (see class schedule and outline) (MLO s A, B). C. Quizzes: Quizzes will be administered regularly on the first class meeting of the week to gauge the student's knowledge and comprehension of the reading assignment from the texts. These quizzes may include verbal or discrimination objectives or both. They will be administered during the first ten minutes of the class period and may not be made up (MLO s A, B). VIII. COURSE GRADING AND POLICIES A. Points: Occasional quizzes 200 points Unit Exam I 200 points Unit Exam II 200 points Unit Exam III 200 points Term Paper 200 points Total Points 1,000 points B. Grading Scale: A A B B B C C C D D 3

4 D- BELOW 679 F C. Assignment Policies 1. Lectures will be conducted over the material assigned for each day from the texts. Students should take careful notes. 2. Class discussion on the important issues and the major points in Christian history will be encouraged. 3. Comparisons, contrasts, and applications to the current religious situation will be made whenever appropriate. 4. Answering of student questions. 5. Student-instructor conferences will be available during the office hours or by appointment through the seminary secretary. D. Attendance Policies The student is obliged to follow the attendance policies identified in the graduate catalog. E. Academic Misconduct Policies Academic misconduct is strictly prohibited. See the graduate catalog for specific definitions, penalties, and processes for reporting. F. Drop/Add Policies The student is obliged to follow the drop/add policies identified in the graduate catalog. G. Dress Code The student is expected to maintain a neat, professional appearance while in class. The code is described in the graduate catalog and may be amended with guidelines by the school of study. H. Classroom Policies The use of cell phones will not be permitted. The use of computers is provisional. The student will only be allowed to use a computer if he/she is taking notes during class. Surfing of the web, social networking, or any other activity on a computer that distracts the student from the lecture (in the opinion of the professor) will result in the forfeiture of the privilege of the use of the 4

5 computer in class. Should one student s behavior result in the forfeiture of the use of a computer for that student, the entire class may lose the privilege of the use of computers. I. Disability Assistance Students with a documented disability may contact the Office of Disability Academic Support (ODAS) in DH 2016 to arrange for academic accommodations. For all disability test accommodation requests (i.e. quieter environment, extended time, oral testing, etc.) the Tutoring/Testing Center is the officially designated place for all tests administered outside of the regular classroom. J. Student Conduct Policy The student is expected to conduct himself/herself in a Godly and civil manner when addressing the professor or other students. While good healthy discussion will be expected and encouraged, at no time will personal attacks be tolerated. IX. CALENDAR Jan 14 TU Introduction 21 TU Bettenson, pp ; Gonzalez Chapt TU B., pp ; G., Chapt Feb 4 TU B., pp. section IX; G., Chapt TU B., pp ; G., Chapt TU FIRST UNIT EXAM 25 TU G., Chapt. 14 & 15. Mar 4 TU B., pp ; G., Chapt TU SPRING BREAK 18 TU B., pp. section XII; G., Chapt TU G., Chapt April 1 TU SECOND UNIT EXAM 8 TU B., section XIII & XIV; G., Chapt TU B., Section XV & XVI; G., Chapt. 32 & TU B., Section XVII; G., Chapt TU Review TERM PAPER DUE May 6 TU Reading Day 13 TU THIRD UNIT EXAM X. BIBLIOGRAPHY A. General Histories (* - indicates books on overnight reserve) Baker, Robert A. A Summary of Church History, * Brauer, Jerald C. (ed.) The Westminster Dictionary of Church History, * Bruce, F. F. The Advance of Christianity Through the Centuries. 8 Vols., Cairns, Earle E. Christianity Through the Centuries, Chadwick, Owen (ed.) The Pelican History of the Church. 6 Vols.,

6 * Douglas, J. D. The New International Dictionary of the Christian Church. Fisher, George P. History of the Christian Church. Foakes-Jackson, Frederick J. History of the Christian Church. Jennings, Arthur C. A Manual of Church History. 2 Vols. Kurtz, Johann H. Church History. 3 Vols., Latourette, Kenneth S. A History of Christianity, Presents global view and A History of the Expansion of Christianity. 7 Vols., Milman, Henry A. History of the Christian Religion and Church. 8 Vols., Neander, A. General History of the Christian Religion and Church. 5 Vols., * Newman, Albert H. A Manual of Church History. 2 vols., * Schaff, Philip. History of the Christian Church. 8 Vols., Walker, Williston. A History of Christian Church B. Source books Baillie, John and McNeill, John T. and Van Dusen, Henry P. Library of Christian Classics. 26 Vols. Bracht, T.J. The Bloody Theater or Martyr's Mirror. Forbush, W. B., (ed.) Fox's Book of Martyrs Updated by editor with later material. Freemantle, Anne (ed.) The Papal Encyclicals Leith, John H. Creeds of the Churches Littell, Franklin H. The Macmillan Atlas History of Christianity Schaff, Philip (ed.) Creeds of Christendom. 3 Vols C. Reformation 1. General Works Bainton, Roland H. The Age of the Reformation D'Aubigne, J. H. Merle. History of the Reformation Fisher, George P. The Reformation. Grimm, Harold J. The Reformation Era Lindsay, Thomas M. History of the Reformation. 2 Vols Smith, Preserved. The Age of the Reformation. Thulin. Illustrated History of the Reformation. 2. Lutheran Bainton, Roland H. Here I Stand Boehmer, Heinrich. Martin Luther: Road to Reformation. DeMaus, Robert L. William Tyndale: A Biography Fife, Robert H. The Revolt of Martin Luther. Hildebrandt, Franz. Melanchthon: Alien or Ally. McGiffert, Arthur C. Martin Luther: the Man and His Works Manschreck, Clyde L. Melanchthon: The Quiet Reformer Schweibert, E.G. Luther and His Times. 3. Reformed Dickinson, Willliam C. (ed.) John Knox's History of the Reformation in Scotland. 2 vols Harkness, Goergia. John Calvin: A Biography Jackson, Samuel M. Huldreich Zwingli: The Reformer of German Switzerland Parker, T.H.L. John Calvin: A Biography

7 Potter, G.R. Zwingli Rilliet, Jean. Zwingli: Third Man of the Reformation Walker, Williston. John Calvin: The Organizer of Reformed Protestantism Zoff, Otto. The Huguenots. 4. Anglican Dicken, A.C. The English Reformation. Dixon. History of the Church of England. 4 Vols. Giles, J.A. (ed.) The Veneralbe Bid's Ecclesiastical History of England, and the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle Haller, William. Rise of the Puritans. Moorman, J.R.H. A History of the Church in England. 5. Anabaptist Bergsten, Torsten. Balthasar Hubmaier. Estep., William R. The Anabaptist Story. Horsch, John. The Hutterian Brethren. Littell, Franklin H. The Origins of Sectarian Protestantism Smith, C.H. The Story of the Mennonites. Vedder, Henry C. Balthasar Hubmaier. Verduin, Leonard. The Reformers and Their Stepchildren Williams, George H. The Radical Reformation. 6. Roman Catholic Bainton, Roland H. Erasmus of Christendom. Dickens, A.C. The Counter Reformation. Huizinga, Johan. Erasmus and the Age of Reformation Ward, Adolphus W. The Counter-Reformation. n.d. 7. Wars of Religion Pierson, P. Philip II of Spain Roberts, M. gustavus Adolphus. 2 Vols Watson, F. Wallenstein: Soldier Under Saturn Wedgwood, C.V. The Thirty Years War D. Modern Period 1. General Works Brown, Robert M. The Ecumenical Revolution. (1967) Dillenberger, John and Welch, Claude, Protestant Christianity Interpreted Through Its Development. Fey, Harold E. A History of the Ecumenical Movement ( ) 2 Vols. (1970) McNeill, John T. Modern Christian Movements. Manz, James G. Vatican II: Renewal or Reform? (1966) Nichols, James H. History of Christianity (1956) Schlink, Edmund. After the Council. (1968) Torbet, Robert G. A History of the Baptist. (1963) Westin, Gunnar. The Free Church Through the Ages. (1954) 2. Europe Drummond, A.L. German Protestantism Since Luther. Latourette, Kenneth S. Christianity in a Revolutionary Age. 2 Vols. 3. Russia Miliukov, Paul, Religion and the Church in Russia. (1942) 7

8 Spinka, Matthew, The Church and the Russian Revolution and The Church in Soviet Russia. 4. England Dixon. History of the Church of England. 4 Vols. Haller, William. Rise of the Puritans. Mackenzie, A.M. Scotland in Modern Times. Moorman, J.R. H. A History of the Church in England (1976) Stewart, H.L. A Century of Anglo-Catholicism. 5. America Ahlstom, Sydney E. A Religious History of the American People. (1972) Clarke, Elmer T. The Small Sect in America. (1949) Gaustad, Edwin S. A Religious History of America. (1974) Handy, Robert T. A History of the Churches in the United States and Canada. (1977) Hudson, Winthrop S. Religion in America. (1973) Mayer, F.E. The Religious Bodies in America. Olmstead, Clifton E. History of Religion in the United States. (1960) Sweet, William W. The Story of Religion in America. (1950) 8