The Early Church

The course "The Bible and The Early Church" is a middle school level study that intertwines biblical narrative and the history of the early Christian church. It begins by tracing the overarching story of the Bible, from creation to redemption, introducing key terms, figures, and theological ideas along the way. The course then delves into the history of the church, from the apostolic era to the ecumenical councils of the 4th and 5th centuries, exploring topics such as church practices, persecutions, the formation of the canon, and theological controversies. Throughout, it emphasizes a Patristic understanding of biblical interpretation, encompassing literal, allegorical, moral, and eschatological senses.