History of Christianity I (2024) - Reformed Theological Seminary

Christianity and Historiography

May 29, 2024 • Dr. Donald Fortson

Be able to explain the importance and necessity of studying church history Be able to identify three Christian convictions regarding history Be able to ecplain various approaches to studying history

The Character of Primitive Christianity Part 1

May 29, 2024 • Dr. Donald Fortson

Be able to discuss the context and sources for understanding the early church 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

The Character of Primitive Christianity Part 2

May 29, 2024 • Dr. Donald Fortson

Be able to discuss the context and sources for understanding the early church 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

The Character of Primitive Christianity Part 3

May 29, 2024 • Dr. Donald Fortson

Be able to discuss the context and sources for understanding the early church 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

The Persecution of the First Three Centuries Part 1

May 29, 2024 • Dr. Donald Fortson

Be able to discuss the death of the 112 Apostles Be able to discuss the ten waves of persecution encountered by the early church Be able to discuss the subject of apostasy and how the early church responded to individuals leaving the church

The Persecution of the First Three Centuries Part 2

May 29, 2024 • Dr. Donald Fortson

Be able to discuss the death of the 112 Apostles Be able to discuss the ten waves of persecution encountered by the early church Be able to discuss the subject of apostasy and how the early church responded to individuals leaving the church

The Church Sets Standards Part 1

May 29, 2024 • Dr. Donald Fortson

Identify Justin Martyr and Summarize his defenses of the Christian faith Be able to identify the early heresies that arose from within the church (Ebionites, Gnostics, Marcionites, Monarchianism, and Montanists) Be able to discuss the nature of authority in the church and canonicity

The Church Sets Standards Part 2

May 29, 2024 • Dr. Donald Fortson

Identify Justin Martyr and Summarize his defenses of the Christian faith Be able to identify the early heresies that arose from within the church (Ebionites, Gnostics, Marcionites, Monarchianism, and Montanists) Be able to discuss the nature of authority in the church and canonicity

The Church Sets Standards Part 3

May 29, 2024 • Dr. Donald Fortson

Identify Justin Martyr and Summarize his defenses of the Christian faith Be able to identify the early heresies that arose from within the church (Ebionites, Gnostics, Marcionites, Monarchianism, and Montanists) Be able to discuss the nature of authority in the church and canonicity

The Catholic Tradition Part 1

May 29, 2024 • Dr. Donald Fortson

Be able to discuss the impact and influence of Constantine on the early Christianity Be able to explain the issue with leadership that arose in the early church Be able to summarize the practices and development of the papacy

The Catholic Tradition Part 2

May 29, 2024 • Dr. Donald Fortson

Be able to discuss the impact and influence of Constantine on the early Christianity Be able to explain the issue with leadership that arose in the early church Be able to summarize the practices and development of the papacy

The Catholic Tradition Part 3

May 29, 2024 • Dr. Donald Fortson

Be able to discuss the impact and influence of Constantine on the early Christianity Be able to explain the issue with leadership that arose in the early church Be able to summarize the practices and development of the papacy

The Great Ecumenical Councils Part 1

May 29, 2024 • Dr. Donald Fortson

Be able to discuss the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD and the theological climae surrounding the formation of this council. To discuss the Council of Chalcedon and the theological climate surrounding the formation of this council in 451 Be able to identify heretical teachings that were addressed in the councils of Nicaea and Chalcedon

The Great Ecumenical Councils Part 2

May 29, 2024 • Dr. Donald Fortson

Be able to discuss the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD and the theological climae surrounding the formation of this council. To discuss the Council of Chalcedon and the theological climate surrounding the formation of this council in 451 Be able to identify heretical teachings that were addressed in the councils of Nicaea and Chalcedon

The Great Ecumenical Councils Part 3

May 29, 2024 • Dr. Donald Fortson

Be able to discuss the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD and the theological climae surrounding the formation of this council. To discuss the Council of Chalcedon and the theological climate surrounding the formation of this council in 451 Be able to identify heretical teachings that were addressed in the councils of Nicaea and Chalcedon