The Council of Nicaea

Reformed Theological Seminary

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The Council of Nicaea

Lesson 6 Lecture 1

August 1, 2010 • Dr. S. Donald Fortson

Be able to discuss the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD and the theological climate surrounding the formation of this council

To discuss the Council of Chalcedon and the theological climate surrounding the formation of this council in 451

Identify heretical teachings that were addressed in the Councils of Nicaea and Chalcedon

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