HIS 333 - History of Christianity from 1500 (3)

This course covers the development of Christianity from the Reformation to present. In this period, Christianity experienced a series of revolutions in understanding, structures, and geography. At the beginning of the period, Christianity was mainly a Western European tradition. By the end of the period, it grew to become a truly global religion with adherents all around the globe. In this expansion, Christianity experienced wholesale structural changes that dramatically re-shaped the nature of religious belonging. Likewise, the modern period saw an increasing tension between emerging epistemological positions and traditional Christian dogmas. These changes, more than internal matters of faith, were the result of the complex interaction of political, theological, and socio-economic factors. This course traces these developments and gives students the opportunity to reflect on how their faith has been formed by these interactions.

Prerequisite(s): None
Grading Method: Letter Grade
Term Typically Offered: Every other Spring