Master of Arts Degree Concentration

History of Christianity

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This specialization focuses on the study of the history of Christianity
and is intended as a course of study for those with a particular
interest in history, for those interested in pursuing further graduate
studies in this field, and for those who wish to use this concentration
as a grounding for specific congregational or community service.

Sample Concentration Courses:

(Note: The courses below may not all be required.  In some cases, students select one or more courses from a longer list as a means of fulfilling a requirement.) See the online catalog for more details..

HC1315  Early/Medieval Church History (Full course)
An examination of the major developments in Christian theology, structure, institutions, mission, and worship from the post-apostolic age (100 AD) through the late medieval period (1400 AD). ...
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HC6345  Evangelicalism in America (Half course)
A survey of evangelical themes and movements in America. Topics include Puritan and Wesleyan heritage, the First and Second Awakenings, reform movements, Pentecostalism, Fundamentalism, and the ...
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HC6335  The Demonic in Christian Thought (Half course)
A study of the devil and the demonic as theological concepts in the history of Christian thought that draws on biblical and historical sources. Special attention is given to the function of the ...
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HC1320  Reform of the Church (1400–1789 AD) (Full course)
A survey of the Renaissance, Reformation, Luther, the Lutheran Reformation, various Protestant and Roman Catholic reforming movements, and other proposals for reinterpreting Christianity in the early ...
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For a complete list of courses and more thorough curriculum and concentration detail, see the online catalog.