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History of the Christian Church II

CHHI-302

CG Section 8WK 07/01/2018 to 12/31/2199 Modified 12/12/2022  Course Description

A survey of the Christian Church from the 16th century to the present. Includes the background, development and results of the Reformation, modern missions, the ecumenical movement, American Christianity and Evangelism.

Requisites

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

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

E. Discuss in class the major movements which have been influential in changing the course of Christian history, such as the

Reformation, the Enlightenment, the relationship between Christianity and colonialism, and issues confronting the modern/contemporary Church in Europe, America, Oceania, Asia, and Africa.

 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/video output equipment

B. Internet access (broadband recommended)

C. Blackboard recommended browsers (https://help.blackboard.com/Learn/Student/Getting_Started/Browser_Support) D. Microsoft Office

 Course Assignments

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Textbook readings and lecture presentations (MLO: C)

Course Requirements Checklist

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

Discussion Board Forums (5)

The student will complete 5 Discussion Board Forums which are designed to promote discussion among class members on the papers written and provide an environment to exchange feedback. In each forum, the student will post the papers as a thread, then read and post replies (at least 200 words each) to at least 2 other classmates’ papers. All threads and replies must be posted no later than the day and time indicated in the forum. (CLO: C, D)

Research Exercises (2)

The student will complete 2 exercises using the search engines located on the university’s online library resources to research one scholarly journal article on each of the assigned topics. Using proper Turabian format, the student will write bibliographic information for each of the articles along with a 1 paragraph long description of the contents of each article. Each Research Exercise is due by the end of the module/week it is assigned. (CLO: A, B, C)

Papers (3)

The student will write three 5-page papers on assigned topics which will require some research and considerable reflection. Each paper must be completed in proper Turabian format. These papers will then become the subject of 3 separate Discussion Board Forums completed in the following modules/weeks. Each paper is due by the end of the module/week it is assigned. (CLO: A, B, C)

Quizzes (4)

The student will complete 4 quizzes in this course based on the chapter readings. The quizzes are open-book/open-notes and comprised of 20 multiple-choice and true/false questions. Each quiz will have a 2-hour and 30-minute time limit and must be completed in 1 sitting. Each quiz much be completed by the end of the module/week it is assigned. (CLO: D)

 Course Grading

10

Research Exercises (2 at 45 pts ea) 90

Papers (3 at 140 pts ea) 420

240

Total 1010

 Policies

Course Requirements Checklist

Discussion Board Forums (5 at 50 pts ea)

250

Quizzes (4 at 60 pts ea)

Late Assignment Policy

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

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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.

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).

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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 302

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

Module/Week Reading\&Study Assignments

Points

10 0 0 45 0 60

      1

Gonzalez: chs. 1–7 1 presentation

Course Requirements Checklist Contact Information

Class Introductions

Research Exercise 1

Research Exercise 1 Submission to DB Quiz 1

     2

Gonzalez: chs. 8–14 1 presentation

DB Forum 1

Research Exercise 2

Research Exercise 2 Submission to DB

50 45 0

    3

Gonzalez: chs. 15– 21

1 presentation

DB Forum 2

Paper 1

Paper 1 Submission to DB

50 140 0

   4

Gonzalez: chs. 22– 25

1 presentation

DB Forum 3 Quiz 2

50 60

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      5

Gonzalez: chs. 26– 28

1 presentation 1 website

Paper 2

Paper 2 Submission to DB

140 0

     6

Gonzalez: chs. 29– 32

1 presentation

DB Forum 4 Quiz 3

50 60

    7

Gonzalez: chs. 33– 36

1 presentation

Paper 3

Paper 3 Submission to DB

140 0

   8

Gonzalez: chs. 37– 38

1 presentation

DB Forum 5 Quiz 4

50 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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