THEO 6050: Global Christian Heritage 2: Reform and Revival (2026-2027)

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Explores the history of Christianity as a global movement of the Holy Spirit, from the late medieval roots of the Reformation to the middle of the 19th century. With particular attention to primary sources, students will connect the story of their faith to the larger Church's story, including the various Reformation movements, the effects of European colonization and enslavement, the influence of modernity on theology, the thriving of indigenous forms of Christianity in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, and the empowering movements of spiritual awakening in the 18th and 19th centuries, especially the Wesleyan revival. Typically offered: Winter.