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CF 796 Christian Formation and Soul Care Thesis Proposal Students submit a thesis proposal by the due date of the term of registration and receive a grade of satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Once students register for thesis proposal, they must remain enrolled in CF 798 in subsequent semesters until the term of registration for CF 799. Prerequisite: GS 589 Academic Resources and Research. One hour. CF 798 Christian Formation and Soul Care Thesis Continuation Students who are not ready to enroll in CF 799 should register for CF 798 each semester until they are ready to enroll in CF 799. Course is graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Two consecutive semesters of receiving an unsatisfactory grade and/or two consecutive semesters of not paying the continuation fee will result in withdrawal from the program. $150 fee per semester. Prerequisite: CF 796 Christian Formation and Soul Care Thesis Proposal. No credit. CF 799 Thesis in Christian Formation and Soul Care Students should register for CF 799 when they are ready to complete the thesis in a particular semester. Note that there are no course extensions for projects or theses. Prerequisite: CF 796 Christian Formation and Soul Care Thesis Proposal. Three hours. CHURCH HISTORY Building upon the biblical foundation of the faith, this department acquaints students with the development of Christianity from its inception to the present. By studying the past, prospective ministers understand in depth both the message they are to preach and the mission they are to fulfill. By using guided readings in original sources, doing assigned research, and integrating lectures and discussions, students gain an overview of Christianity's expansion, teachings and witness, learn to formulate Christian doctrine accurately, and deepen their appreciation for historic Christianity. CH 501 Survey of Church History Surveys church history from the days of the apostles to the present, with particular attention to the relationship between Christianity and culture. Offered fall and spring semesters. Three hours. CH 502 Engaging Early and Medieval Church History Defines the early Christian movement in relation to the life of Jesus, Judaism, and Greek thought. Christianity's thought and mission are then traced through the age of martyrs, the imperial age and the middle ages up to the eve of the Protestant Reformation. Offered fall and spring semesters. Three hours. CH 503 Engaging Reformation and Modern Church History Introduces the origin of Protestant Christianity in all its expressions and then traces it, along with Roman Catholicism, through the centuries to the present. Recommended prerequisite: CH 502 Engaging Early and Medieval Church History. Offered fall and spring semesters. Three hours. CH 585 Readings in Church History This course is designed for students who wish to concentrate in an area of special interest through a structured reading program. Prerequisite: CH 501 Survey of Church History; or CH 87