The Church Debates and the Civil War

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The Church Debates and the Civil War

Lesson 5 Lecture 2

January 15, 2014 • Dr. S. Donald Fortson

To investigate the topic of slavery and the response to this social issue by various Presbyterian individuals and churches

To examine the debates surrounding the theological discussion of ecclesiology in the 19th century

To introduce the plan of reunion in both the Northern and Southern Presbyterian churches

Foundations of Protestant Theology

January 15, 2014 • Dr. S. Donald Fortson

To introduce the foundations of Protestantism as ushered in by the Reformation To explore how the Reformation shaped Presbyterian theology and practice

The English Reformation

January 15, 2014 • Dr. S. Donald Fortson

To introduce the foundations of Protestantism as ushered in by the Reformation To explore how the Reformation shaped Presbyterian theology and practice

American Puritanism during the 17th Century

January 15, 2014 • Dr. S. Donald Fortson

To introduce Puritan influence and growth in 17th century America To examine the growth of the Presbyterian church in Pennsylvania and the importance of the Log College To introduce the controversy surrounding subscriptionism and the Adopting Act of 1729