THE 510 Global Christian History: Accredited

Trace Christianity's global journey—missions, creeds, theology, and cultural shifts. Explore key movements, contextualization, and interfaith dialogue. Learn how faith shaped societies, drawing lessons for thoughtful, impactful global engagement.

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Course curriculum

1. Overview and Learning Objectives
2. Syllabus, Office Hours and Live Meeting Information
1. Module Overview
2. Module 1 Readings
3. Lesson A: God and History
4. Lesson A Quiz
5. Lesson B: Movements in Global Christianity
6. Lesson B Quiz
7. Lesson C: Methods of Historical and Theological Study
8. Lesson C Quiz
9. Lesson D: Christian Theology and History
10. Lesson D Quiz
11. Initial Discussion Post 1
1. Module Overview
2. Module 2 Readings
3. Lesson A: Christianity in the Middle East and Africa
4. Lesson A Quiz
5. Lesson B: Christianity's Encounter with Islam
6. Lesson B Quiz
7. Lesson C: Christianity in Africa
8. Lesson C Quiz
9. Lesson D: African Independent and Pentecostal Churches
10. Lesson D Quiz
11. Discussion Post 1 Replies
1. Module Overview
2. Module 3 Readings
3. Lesson A: Historical Background of Christianity in Asia
4. Lesson A Quiz
5. Lesson B: Christianity in China
6. Lesson B Quiz
7. Lesson C: Christianity in India
8. Lesson C Quiz
9. Lesson D: Christianity in Korea
10. Lesson D Quiz
11. Initial Discussion Post 2
1. Module Overview
2. Module 4 Readings
3. Lesson A: Creeds and Church History
4. Lesson A Quiz
5. Lesson B: Understanding Eastern Orthodox Christianity
6. Lesson B Quiz
7. Lesson C: Western Christianity in Europe
8. Lesson C Quiz
9. Lesson D: Christians in Eastern and Western Europe, and Oceania
10. Lesson D Quiz
11. Discussion Post 2 Replies
1. Module Overview
2. Module 5 Reaadings
3. Lesson A: The Spread of Christianity in the Americas
4. Lesson A Quiz
5. Lesson B: The Great Awakenings in American Christianity
6. Lesson B Quiz
7. Lesson C: Theological Developments of Christianity in Latin America
8. Lesson C Quiz
9. Lesson D: Pentecostalism: Global Growth and Impact
10. Lesson D Quiz
11. Initial Discussion Post 3
1. Module Overview
2. Module 6 Readings
3. Lesson A: Early Christian History to 1000 A.D.
4. Lesson A Quiz
5. Lesson B: Constantine and the Imperial Church
6. Lesson B Quiz
7. Lesson C: Monks, Mystics, and Contemplative Spirituality
8. Lesson C Quiz
9. Lesson D: The Islamic Empire and the Crusades
10. Lesson D Quiz
11. Discussion Post 3 Replies
12. Book Review
1. Module Overview
2. Module 7 Readings
3. Lesson A: The Medieval Church and Its Influence
4. Lesson A Quiz
5. Lesson B: The Protestant Reformation and Modern Christianity
6. Lesson B Quiz
7. Lesson C: Christianity Through Pre-Modern, Modern, and Post-Modern Eras
8. Lesson C Quiz
9. Lesson D: Christianity's Impact on World History
10. Lesson D Quiz
11. Initial Discussion Post 4
1. Module Overview
2. Module 8 Readings
3. Lesson A: World Christianity and Contextualization
4. Lesson A Quiz
5. Lesson B: Cross-Cultural Missions and the Gospel
6. Lesson B Quiz
7. Lesson C: Macro-Contextual Theologies in the Majority World: Part 1
8. Lesson C Quiz
9. Lesson D: Macro-Contextual Theologies in the Majority World – Part 2
10. Lesson D Quiz
11. Discussion Post 4 Replies
1. Module Overview
2. Module 9 Readings
3. Lesson A: Christianity and Mission to the Majority World
4. Lesson A Quiz
5. Lesson B: Majority World Christianity and Missions
6. Lesson B Quiz
7. Lesson C: Growth of Christianity in the Majority World
8. Lesson C Quiz
9. Lesson D: Dangers and Growth in Majority World Christianity
10. Lesson D Quiz
11. Initial Discussion Post 5
1. Module Overview
2. Module 10 Readings
3. Lesson A: Public Repentance and Reconciliation
4. Lesson A Quiz
5. Lesson B: Redemption and Restoration in World Christianity
6. Lesson B Quiz
7. Lesson C: Future Directions in World Christianity
8. Lesson C Quiz
9. Lesson D: Legacy and Future of Global Christianity
10. Lesson D Quiz
11. Discussion Post 5 Replies
1. Final Paper

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114 lessons

THE 510 Global Christian History: Accredited

Course curriculum

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Module 1: Introduction to World Christianity and its Movements

Module 2: Christians in Middle-East and Africa

Module 3: Christians in Asia

Module 4: Christians in Eastern and Western Europe, Oceania

Module 5: The Movement of Christians in Latin and North America

Module 6: Brief Christian History – I - until 1000 A.D.

Module 7: Brief Christian History – II – 1000 AD to Present

Module 8: World Christianity and Contextualization

Module 9: World Christianity and its Mission

Module 10: World Christianity: Summary and Future

Module 11

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