THEO 6020: Global Christian Heritage 1: Creed & Canon (2026-2027)

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Explores the history of Christianity as a global movement of the Holy Spirit, from its beginnings through the fall of Constantinople. With particular attention to primary sources, students will connect the story of their faith to the larger Church's story, including the geographic spread of the early church, creedal development, the role of apologists, martyrs, and monks, the institutionalization of the Church into Christendom, the variety of worship life, and the development of medieval theology. Typically offered: Autumn.