CH101 Introducing Church History I: Obscurity to Christendom

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Beginning with the aftermath of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection, CH101 covers the story of Christianity up to the 15th century. Dr. James unravels the distinct thought and persecution of the early Christians, as well as the key historical turning points that would result in the formation of doctrines such as the doctrine of Christ, the Holy Spirit, and the Trinity. This course introduces you to the important work of Augustine, who responded to the Donatists and Pelagius in a way that would have lasting marks on the church. Dr. James traces the historical context of the rise of the papacy; the violence of the first Crusades and their lingering effects; and the rise of medieval scholasticism, particularly in the work of Thomas Aquinas. This course concludes with an explanation of the Great Schism of the 14th century and the early reform attempts by John Wycliffe and Jan Hus, which paved the way for the Protestant Reformation.

Introduction

Introducing the Speaker and the Course

Introducing the Speaker and the Course

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Contours of the Early Church

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Expansion of the Early Church

Expansion of the Early Church

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Persecution in the Early Church

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Historical Context and Pagan Perceptions of Christians

Historical Context and Pagan Perceptions of Christians

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Theological Diversions in the Early Church

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Judaizing Christians

Judaizing Christians

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Canon and Trinity

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Formation of the New Testament Canon: Part 1

Formation of the New Testament Canon: Part 1

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Christology

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Apollinaris

Apollinaris

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Aurelius Augustine

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Gateway to the Medieval Church

Gateway to the Medieval Church

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The Rise of the Papacy

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Leo I

Leo I

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The Crusades

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The First Crusades

The First Crusades

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Medieval Scholasticism

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The Rise of Scholasticism

The Rise of Scholasticism

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Late Medieval Maelstrom

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European Crises and the Babylonian Captivity

European Crises and the Babylonian Captivity

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Conclusion

“Saints” and Sinners

“Saints” and Sinners

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