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94 HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY 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 500 History of the Christian Movement Provides an overview of the expansion of the Christian faith from its origins in first century Jerusalem to its global influence in the early decades of the twenty-first century. Major events, ideas, people, and forces are introduced that have facilitated as well as hindered the growth of Christianity through the centuries. By developing a historical, theological, and apologetic foundation, subsequent seminary courses are undergirded, and a context as well as motivation for both personal and corporate ministry is provided. Offered fall and spring semesters. Three hours. CH 502 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. Three hours. CH 503 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. 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 500 History of the Christian Movement. Two hours. CH 637 A History of Preaching Provides a comprehensive overview of the crucial role that preaching has played in the life and ministry of the church throughout its history. Special attention is given to the study of certain preachers in their historical context and the nature and content of their preaching. Two hours. CH 590, 690 Studies in Church History These course numbers are reserved for courses of special or one-time interest that do not otherwise appear in the catalog. Two or three hours. CH 591, 691 Individualized Study in Church History These course numbers are reserved for courses that are designed to free the student for independent investigation in church history under the guidance of a professor. One to three hours.