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CHHI-301

SpringD2019 03/18/2019to12/31/2050 Modified12/12/2022  Contact Information

See detailed faculty information in Blackboard.  Course Description

A survey of the first fifteen centuries of the Christian Church including the persecutions, the rise of heresy, the development of Roman Catholicism during the Middle Ages, and the groups which dissented against Roman Catholicism.

Requisites

None

 Rationale

A study of the status of the Christian Church during its first fifteen centuries is essential for those who will minister in that institution in order to understand their heritage and build upon it. This course is designed to give the student an awareness of the unique aspects of the life of the Christian Church in that period.

 Course Learning Outcomes

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

A. Demonstrate familiarity with the major events and great turning points in this period of Christian history.

B. Demonstrate an awareness of the strengths and weaknesses of various Christian leaders and movements in order to avoid the

errors and capitalize on the strengths in his/her own ministry.

C. Develop an enthusiasm for the Lord’s work by examining the service rendered in His name by notable Christians during this

period of Christian history.

D. Read and think critically about the events and people involved in Church history.

E. Become familiar enough with the history of the Christian church to be able to successfully answer general objective questions on

quizzes dealing with events, personalities, and dates covered in the text and class lectures.

F. Identify clearly and date the major events and personalities in Christian history as presented in the text and class lectures.

G. Discuss the major movements which have been influential in changing the course of Christian history, such as the early Ecumenical Councils, the development of the Creeds and other early Statements of Faith, the relationship between Christianity and both Judaism and Islam, and issues confronting the medieval Church in Europe, Asia, and Africa.

 Course Resources

Gonzalez, Justo L. The Story of Christianity, Vol. 1: The Early Church to the Dawn of the Reformation. 2nd ed. Nashville: LifeWay, 2010. SKU: 1859811.

Disclaimer: The above resource provides information consistent with the latest research regarding the subject area. Liberty University does not necessarily endorse specific personal, religious, philosophical, or political positions found in this resource.

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I. Recommended Resource

Turabian, Kate L. A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations. Current ed. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press.

A. Computer with basic audio equipment

B. Internet access (broadband recommended)

C. Blackboard recommended browsers

D. Microsoft Office

 Course Assignments

Textbook readings, lecture presentations, websites, and articles (MLO: C, D)

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in Module/Week 1.

Group Discussion Board Forums (2)

Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will complete 2 Group Discussion Board Forums which are designed to promote discussion among class members in smaller groups where conversation will be more easily and effectively managed. Each thread must be 500–750 words and must reference the textbook at least once. In the following module/week, the student will then read and post replies (at least 100 words each) to the threads of at least 2 other group members. (CLO: C, G)

Research Exercise

The student will be provided scholarly journal articles that address the paper topics later covered. Using proper, current Turabian format, the student will write bibliographic information for each of the articles along with a 1-paragraph description of the contents of each article (submitted through SafeAssign). (CLO: A, B, C)

Papers (2)

The student will write 2 papers of 1,250 words on assigned topics which will require some research and considerable analysis. These papers will be submitted through SafeAssign. (CLO: A, B, C)

Reflection Journal

The student will complete a 750–1,000-word reflection journal that connects the student’s personal journey with the content while summarizing the course’s content (submitted through SafeAssign).

Quizzes (4)

The student will complete 4 quizzes in this course based on the chapter readings. The quizzes are open-book/open-note and are comprised of 20 true/false questions. Each quiz will have a time limit of 30 minutes and must be completed in 1 attempt. (CLO: E, F)

 Course Grading

Course Requirements Checklist

Group Discussion Board Forum Thread (2 at 80 pts ea)

10 160

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Research Exercise 50

350

Reflection Journal 100

240

Total 1010

 Course Policies

Papers (2 at 175 pts ea)

Quizzes (4 at 60 pts ea)

Group Discussion Board Forum Replies (2 at 50 pts ea)

100

 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,

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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.

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

                              CHHI 301

Textbook: Gonzalez, The Story of Christianity, Vol. 1 (2010).

Points

Module/Week Reading\&Study Assignments

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Gonzalez: chs. 1–6 1 presentation

Course Requirements Checklist

Contact Information Class Introductions Research Exercise Quiz 1

10 0 0 50 60

   2

Gonzalez: chs. 7–12 1 presentation

Group DB Forum 1 - Thread

80

     3

Gonzalez: chs. 13– 18

1 presentation

Group DB Forum 1 - Replies Quiz 2

50 60

   4

Gonzalez: chs. 19– 26

1 presentation

Paper 1

175

     5

Gonzalez: chs. 27– 29

1 presentation

Group DB Forum 2 - Thread

80

   6

Gonzalez: chs. 30– 32

1 presentation

Group DB Forum 2 - Replies Quiz 3

50 60

     7

Gonzalez: chs. 33– 35

1 website

1 presentation

Paper 2

175

   8

Gonzalez: chs. 36– 38

1 presentation

Reflection Journal Quiz 4

100 60

Total 1010

DB = Discussion Board

NOTE: Each course module/week (except Module/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.

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