Description
Christianity is concerned primarily with the life, teaching, and historical setting of Jesus of Nazareth. This course also investigates the development of the New Testament and the subsequent development of the Christian faith, including the early Christian period, the Middle Ages, the Reformation, and Christianity in the New World. The Eastern and Western Churches and the Protestant tradition are examined. Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to describe the important religious and political themes at the time of Jesus, identify significant historical figures in the Christian story, and comprehend the different elements which led to the development of the Christian faith within the Roman Empire. Critical thinking skills and evidence-based practice are introduced and reinforced.