History of the Church

This course provides a comprehensive survey of Christian history from an Orthodox perspective, spanning from pre-Christian Jewish and Greco-Roman background to the present. It explores the development of Christianity, its distinct branches like Catholicism and Protestantism, and their comparisons with Orthodoxy. The curriculum delves into the evolution of doctrines, practices, church governance, monasticism, worship, and the societal impacts of Christianity on art, morality, slavery, women's and children's status, government, and literature. It also covers the global expansion of Christianity and itsst rainfall in the West. The course is taught primarily through reading, listening, and discussions, with written assignments including weekly informal responses and a final, graded paper. Participation in class discussions is also evaluated.