Details for Church History Foundations

Quick Info

Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
Course code: HIS102
Credit points: 10
Subject coordinator: Emma Austin

Awards offering Church History Foundations

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

Unit Content

Outcomes

Acquire a general knowledge of the history of the global church from the end of the first century through to today
Discuss significant events and people in church history;
Recognise the impact the Christian story as it has been lived out in cross cultural contexts
Explain the historical and contextual influences of the Church in a local community;
Identify the importance of past foundations and future directions of the church;

Subject Content

Why Study Church History?
Early Church
Constantine and Fall of Rome
Monasticism, Mysticism and Spirituality
Eastern Orthodox Church
Rise of Islam
Crusades and Renaissance
Reformation Challenges and Conflict
Age of Reason and Revival
World Missions
Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements
Global Church
Church Today and Tomorrow

This course may be offered in the following formats

Face to Face (onsite)
Distance/E-learning (online)
Intensive
Extensive

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

Weekly Quizzes (25%)
Major Essay (50%)
Documentary Analysis of Field Assignment Report (25%)

Prescribed Text

Primary Readings provided.