Constantine, Leadership, and Baptism

Reformed Theological Seminary

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Constantine, Leadership, and Baptism

Lesson 5 Lecture 1

August 1, 2010 • Dr. S. Donald Fortson

Be able to discuss the impact and influence of Constantine on early Christianity

The student will be able to explain the issue with leadership that arose in the early church

Identify doctrinal differences regarding the sacraments and practices of the church

Be able to summarize the practices and development of the papacy

Why Study Church History?

April 29, 2010 • Dr. S. Donald Fortson

The student will be able to explain the importance and necessity of studying church history The student will be able to identify three Christian convictions regarding history The student will be able to explain various approaches to studying history

Christian Historiography

April 29, 2010 • Dr. S. Donald Fortson

Context of the Early Church

April 29, 2020 • Dr. S. Donald Fortson

Be able to discuss the context and sources for understanding the early church The student will be able to compare the practices of the early church with those of the modern church Be able to discuss the meaning and practice of baptism and the Lord's Supper in the early church