This unit will introduce students to the main features of the development of Western Christianity from the late Middle Ages to the present. Topics will include 16th century reformation movements, 17th century Puritanism and Pietism, the impact of enlightenment and revolution upon the church, the development of Christianity in the modern era.

Upon successful completion of this unit, it is expected that students will be able to:

• Outline key aspects of the Christian story in the west from the 16^th century to the present;
• Identify some of the social, political and cultural factors influencing the development of Christianity in the modern era;
• Demonstrate basic skills in interpreting selected historical documents and an appreciation of their contribution to theological study;
• Demonstrate an understanding of the major theological controversies of the emerging modern era and an ability to discuss their significance for the church.

Assessment:  Two 1250 word essays 60% (relating to outcomes 1, 2 & 4)
                     Four 500 word document studies 40% (relating to outcomes 3 & 4)

Prerequisites: 15 points in Systematic Theology

Faculty: Stephen Curkpatrick

Class Time : Three hours per week

Offered : at CCTC in 2011, Semester 1 (Mondays 6.00pm-9.00pm)

Recommended reading

Bagchi D & Steinmetz DC Reformation Theology. Cambridge: CUP, 2004.
Chadwick, O The Reformation. Harmondsworth: Penguin, 1972.
Chadwick, O The Secularization of the European Mind in the Nineteenth Century. Cambridge. CUP, 1975.
Chadwick, O The Christian church in the cold war. London: Penguin, 1992.
Chidester, D Christianity: a global history, London: Penguin, 2001.
Cragg, GR The church and the age of reason. Harmondsworth: Penguin, 1987.
Ellingsen, M Reclaiming our Roots: An inclusive Introduction to Church History, Vol. II. Harrisburg, Penn: TPI, 1999.
Hastings, A ed. A world history of Christianity, London, Cassell, 1999.
Jensen, D Reformation Europe: age of reform and revolution. 2nd edn, Lexington, MA: D C Heath & Co., 1992.
Hillenbrand, HJ The Reformation: a narrative history. Grand Rapids:Baker, 1978.
Lindberg, C. The European Reformations. Oxford, UK et al: Blackwell, 1996.
Lull, TF ed. Martin Luther’s Basic Theological Writings, Second Edition, 2nd edition ed. William R. Russell. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2005.
MacCulloch, D The Reformation: A History. Penguin, 2005.
MacCulloch, D A History of Christianity. Allen Lane, 2010.
McGrath, A Christianity’s Dangerous Idea: The Protestant Revolution. New York: HarperOne, 2007.
McManners, J ed. The Oxford illustrated history of Christianity. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1990.
Noll, M Turning points: decisive moments in the history of Christianity, Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1997.
Pelikan, J The Christian Tradition: A History of the Development of Doctrine. Vol. 4: Reformation of Church and Dogma (1300-1700). Chicago & London: UCP, 1984.
Pelikan, J The Christian Tradition: A History of the Development of Doctrine. Vol. 5: Christian Doctrine and Modern Culture (Since 1700). Chicago & London: UCP, 1989.