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History 110 – Church History (3 credits)

History 110 – Church History (3 credits)

According to Acts, church history describes the triumph of the Word under the authority of Christ and in the power of the Spirit. In this course, students follow both the movement and defense of this sovereign word. In doing so, students see how God is still training His people through experiences to see new things in His inerrant word, for both the unity and maturity of the church. On the first day, students are introduced to church history through a historical catechism, which is then memorized in installments throughout the semester. For homework, students read firsthand a leading theologian from some of the church traditions—Athanasius, Augustine, Anselm, Luther, Calvin, Edwards, and Machen. To help with comprehension, students complete a reading guide and then demonstrate their progress through weekly quizzes. The course ends with a comprehensive final exam. Overall, emphasis is placed on appreciating the evangelical tradition and making personal application.

Fall 2024 Course Details:

  • Days and Times: Sundays from 4pm-7pm
  • Location: Hope Community Church in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Room 205.
  • Meeting Dates: 09/01/2024 – 12/15/2024.
    • Thanksgiving Holiday Break: 12/01/2024.
  • Course Tuition: $220
  • Prerequisites: None

Required Reading Materials:

  • Bible (unless otherwise specified, you may use the translation of your choice)
    • Lecture notes and quiz blanks will use the ESV translation.
  • The Apostolic Fathers, ed. and trans. Michael W. Holmes, ISBN: 978-0-8010-3468-8
  • On the Incarnation, Athanasius trans. Penelope Lawson (Sea Harp Press), ISBN: 978-0768464528
  • Confessions, Augustine (trans. Henry Chadwick), ISBN: 978-0-19-953782-2
  • Freedom of the Christian, Martin Luther (trans. Mark D. Tranvik), ISBN: 978-0-8006- 6311-7 
  • A Reformation Debate, John Calvin and Jacopo Sadoleto (trans. Benjamin Wirt Farley, ed. John C. Olin), ISBN: 978-0-8010-2390-3
  • Jonathan Edwards’ Resolutions and Advice to Young Converts, ed. Stephen J. Nichols, ISBN: 978-0-87552-189-3
  • Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, Jonathan Edwards (ed. John D. Currid), ISBN: 978-0-87552-233-3
  • Christianity & Liberalism, J. Gresham Machen, ISBN: 978-0-8028-6499-4

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Location Sundays from 4pm-7pm (09/01/2024 – 12/15/2024)