Online · School of Divinity · Theological Studies

Survey of the History of Christianity

CHHI-300

CG Section 8WK 11/08/2019 to 04/16/2020 Modified 12/12/2022  Course Description

This course is an overview of Christianity from Apostolic Age to the present. Special attention will be given to the early church period, the Protestant Reformation, the development of denominations, American Christianity, and World Christianity.

Requisites

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog (https://catalog.liberty.edu/).

 Rationale

This course provides a necessary addition toward students achieving a well-rounded understanding of Christianity. It will more fully prepare graduates to understand different Christian theologies, denominations, movements, and trends as they interact with a variety of Christians and Christian groups. This course will also provide a needed apologetic understanding of various aspects of Christianity that will aid graduates as they interact with the larger world.

 Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

A. Evaluate historical and theological developments throughout the history of Christianity.

B. Explain the development of the church during the early Christian period.

C. Demonstrate the various branches of the Protestant Reformation, including historical origins, theological beliefs, practices, and

significant leaders.

D. Assess different church and parachurch developments within Evangelical Christianity.

E. Identify different missiological approaches and indigenous responses in different regions of the world.

 Course Resources

Click on the following link to view the required resource(s) for the term in which you are registered: Liberty University Online Bookstore (https://bncvirtual.com/liberty).

Additional Materials for Learning

A. Computer with basic audio equipment

B. Internet access (broadband recommended)

C. Canvas recommended browsers (https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10720-what-are-the-browser-and-computer-

requirements-for-canvas)

D. Microsoft Office

E. Interactive Turabian-Based Writing Guide (https://rise.articulate.com/share/er1g36fWyDNZkE3q1GA6CLbk3rQSmUiQ#/)

    Course Assignments

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Textbook readings, lecture presentations, websites, videos, and articles Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations (https://www.liberty.edu/institutional-effectiveness/student- expectations/), the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Quizzes (6)

The student will complete 6 quizzes in this course based on the chapter readings. The quizzes are open-book/open-notes and are comprised of 20 questions that can include true/false, multiple-choice, multiple answers, matching, jumbled sentence, and ordering questions. Each quiz will have a time limit of 45 minutes. (CLOs: A, B, C, D, E)

Discussions (3)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. In this class, the thread will be submitted on Thursday by 11:59 pm (ET) and the replies submitted by Monday 11:59 pm (ET). Therefore, the student will complete 3 Discussion threads which are designed to promote discussion among class members. Each thread must be 200 words. Student will then read and post interactive replies (at least 75 words each) to the threads of at least 2 other students. (CLOs: B, C, E)

Essay Assignments (3)

The student will write 3 essays of 500 to 750 words each on assigned topics that will require research and analysis. Each essay must include at least 2 scholarly sources. (CLOs: B, D, E)

Research Paper Assignments (2)

The student will write 2 research papers of 1,250 to 1,500 words each on assigned topics that will require research and analysis. Each research paper must include at least 6 scholarly sources. (CLOs: C, D)

 Course Grading

  10

Essay Assignments (3 at 80 pts ea) 240

120 340

300

Total 1010

 Course Policies

Course Requirements Checklist

Discussions (3 at 40 pts ea)

Research Paper Assignments (2 at 170 pts ea)

Quizzes (6 at 50 pts ea)

Style Guidelines

All assignments for this course are to be formatted in accordance with John W. Rawlings School of Divinity:Turabian-Based Writing Guide (https://rise.articulate.com/share/fIcyUvoaCVsvP5aR7hqp5MTqE1NERahF)and the latest edition of the Turabian style manual (A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations). Discussion assignments and essay examinations may use the parenthetical citation style. All other written assignments should use the footnote citation style. Supplemental writing aids are avalible via the Online Writing Center (https://www.liberty.edu/casas/academic-success-center/writing-aids/)

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Extra Credit

No additional “for credit” assignments will be permitted beyond those given in the course requirements stated above.

Course Changes

Course requirements are subject to change by the administration of the University at any time with appropriate notice.  Policies

Late Assignment Policy

Course Assignments, including discussions, exams, and other graded assignments, should be submitted on time.

If the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must contact the instructor immediately by email. Assignments that are submitted after the due date without prior approval from the instructor will receive the following deductions:

1. Late assignments submitted within one week after the due date will receive up to a 10% deduction.

2. Assignments submitted more than one week and less than 2 weeks late will receive up to a 20% deduction.

3. Assignments submitted two weeks late or after the final date of the course will not be accepted outside of special

circumstances (e.g. death in the family, significant personal health issues), which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by

the instructor.

4. Group projects, including group discussion threads and/or replies, and assignments will not be accepted after the due date

outside of special circumstances (e.g. death in the family, significant personal health issues), which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the instructor.

Disability Assistance

Students with a disability and those with medical conditions associated with pregnancy may contact Liberty University’s Online Office of Disability Accommodation Support (ODAS) at LUOODAS@liberty.edu for accommodations. Such accommodations require appropriate documentation of your condition. For more information about ODAS and the accommodations process, including how to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.liberty.edu/online/online-disability-accommodation- support/ (https://www.liberty.edu/online/online-disability-accommodation-support/). Requests for accommodations not related to disabilities or pregnancy must be directed to the Registrar’s Office, which generally handles medical needs support.

If you have a complaint related to disability discrimination or an accommodation that was not provided, you may contact ODAS or the Office of Equity and Compliance by phone at (434) 592-4999 or by email at equityandcompliance@liberty.edu. Click to see a full copy of Liberty’s Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Policy (https://wiki.os.liberty.edu/display/IE/Liberty+University+Discrimination,+Harassment,+and+Sexual+Misconduct+Policy) or

the Student Disability Grievance Policy and Procedures (https://www.liberty.edu/disability-support/wp- content/uploads/sites/106/2022/01/Disability-Grievance-Procedures.pdf).

Course Attendance

In an effort to comply with U.S. Department of Education policies, attendance is measured by physical class attendance or any submission of a required assignment within the enrollment dates of the course (such as examinations, written papers or projects, any discussion posts, etc.) or initiating any communication with one’s professor regarding an academic subject. More information regarding the attendance policy (https://wiki.os.liberty.edu/display/IE/Online+Attendance+and+Non-Attendance) can be found in the Academic Course Catalogs (https://www.liberty.edu/academics/course-catalogs/). Regular attendance in online courses is expected throughout the length of the term. Students who do not attend within the first week of a sub-term by submitting a required academic assignment (such as the Course Requirements Checklist, an examination, written paper or project, discussion post, or other academic activity) will be dropped from the course. Students who wish to re-engage in the course are encouraged to contact Academic Advising to discuss their enrollment options. Students who begin an online course, but at some point in the semester cease attending, and do not provide official notification to withdraw, will be assigned a grade of “FN” (Failure for Non- Attendance (https://wiki.os.liberty.edu/display/IE/Unofficial+Withdrawals)). Students wishing to withdraw from courses after the official start date should familiarize themselves with the withdrawal policy.

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Grading Scale

ABCDF

900-1010 800-899 700-799 600-699 0-599

For courses with a Pass/NP final grade, please refer to the Course Grading section of this syllabus for the assignment requirements and/or point value required to earn a Passing final grade.

Add/Drop Policy

The full policy statement and procedures are published in the Policy Directory

(https://wiki.os.liberty.edu/display/IE/Dropping+and+Adding+Online+Classes). Honor Code

Liberty University comprises a network of students, Alumni, faculty, staff and supporters that together form a Christian community based upon the truth of the Bible. This truth defines our foundational principles, from our Doctrinal Statement to the Code of Honor. These principles irrevocably align Liberty University’s operational procedures with the long tradition of university culture, which remains distinctively Christian, designed to preserve and advance truth. Our desire is to create a safe, comfortable environment within our community of learning, and we extend our academic and spiritual resources to all of our students with the goal of fostering academic maturity, spiritual growth and character development.

Communities are predicated on shared values and goals. The Code of Honor, an expression of the values from which our Doctrinal Statement was born, defines the fundamental principles by which our community exists. At the core of this code lie two essential concepts: a belief in the significance of all individuals, and a reliance on the existence of objective truth.

While we acknowledge that some may disagree with various elements of the Code of Honor, we maintain the expectation that our students will commit to respect and uphold the Code while enrolled at Liberty University.

Adherence to the principles and concepts established within facilitates the success of our students and strengthens the Liberty community.

The Code of Honor can be viewed in its entirety at https://www.liberty.edu/students/honor-code/ (https://www.liberty.edu/students/honor-code/).

 Schedule

                          When Topic Notes

  Course Overview Student Acknowledgements Course Requirements Checklist

   Module 1: Week 1

Learn

Read: 4 items Watch: 1 item

  Apply

Essay: New Testament Canonization Assignment Quiz: Early Church History

   Module 2: Week 2

Learn

Read: 4 items Watch: 1 item

Apply

Discussion: Medieval Christianity Quiz: Medieval Christianity

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   Module 3: Week 3

Learn

Apply Research Paper: Reformation Assignment

Read: 4 items Watch: 1 item

   Module 4: Week 4

Learn

Read: 2 items Watch: 1 item

   Apply

Essay: Decline of Christianity in Europe Assignment

Quiz: Pre-Reformers, Reformation I & II, and European History

   Module 5: Week 5

Learn

Read: 4 items Watch: 1 item

  Apply

Discussion: The State of Christianity in the USA Quiz: American Church History I

 Module 6: Week 6

Learn

Apply Research Paper: American Church History Assignment

Read: 2 items Watch: 1 item

    Module 7: Week 7

Learn

Read: 4 items Watch: 1 item

   Apply

Essay: Christian History of a Global South Country Assignment

Quiz: American Church History II and World Christianity I

 Module 8: Week 8

Learn

Read: 3 items Watch: 1 item

  Apply

NOTE: Each course module: week (except Module 1: Week 1) begins on Tuesday morning at 12:00 a.m. (ET) and ends on Monday night at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The final module: week ends at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday.

Discussion: Compare Christianity in the Global North vs. the Global South

Quiz: World Christianity II

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