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Church History Ii

This course explores the history of the Christian Church from the Reformation era through the 20th century. It examines the key figures, events, and movements that shaped Protestantism in Europe, including the roles of Martin Luther, John Calvin, and the English Reformation. The course also investigates the rise of missionary activities and the establishment of Christian churches in Nigeria, providing a comprehensive overview of church history and its global impact. The course aims to provide students with a solid understanding of the historical, theological, and social factors that have influenced the development of Christianity.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
ReformationLutherCalvinMissionsNigeria

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Protestant Reformation

2

Martin Luther

3

John Calvin

4

Missions

5

Church History

6

Nigerian Churches

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Historian

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Missionary

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Educator

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Industry Applications

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Religious OrganizationsEducational InstitutionsHistorical ResearchCommunity Development

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

3h

Unit 1: The Coming of a New Dawn

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Understand the definitions of the Reformation and the five major principles of the Protestant Reformers.
  • •Identify the corrupt state of the Church before the Reformation and the major factors that contributed to it.
Week
2

Module 1:

3h

Unit 2: Martin Luther and The Birth of Protestant Reformation

3 study hours
  • •Study Unit 2: Examine Martin Luther's early life, university education, and journey to conversion.
  • •Understand the roles of Pope Leo X and John Tetzel in the context of indulgences.
Week
3

Module 1:

3h

Unit 3: Martin Luther Before the Diet of Worms And at Wartburg

3 study hours
  • •Study Unit 3: Understand Martin Luther's appearance before the Diet of Worms and his time at Wartburg.
  • •Examine the roles of John von Eck and Philip Melanchton.
Week
4

Module 1:

3h

Unit 4: The Protestants in Germany

3 study hours
  • •Study Unit 4: Understand the Protestants in Germany, including Emperor Charles V and the Diet of Speyer.
  • •Examine the Peace of Augsburg and the Peace of Westphalia.
Week
5

Module 1:

3h

Unit 5: Reformation in Geneva and Switzerland

3 study hours
  • •Study Unit 5: Understand the Reformation in Geneva and Switzerland, including the roles of Ulrich Zwingli and John Calvin.
  • •Examine Geneva as the City of Lights.
Week
6

Module 2:

3h

Unit 1: The Protestant Reformation in England

3 study hours
  • •Study Unit 1: Understand the Protestant Reformation in England, including the roles of King Henry VIII, Edward VI, Queen Mary, and Queen Elizabeth I.
  • •Examine the translation of the Bible.
Week
7

Module 2:

3h

Unit 2: The Protestant Heritage In Netherlands, Scotland and The Scandinavian Kingdom

3 study hours
  • •Study Unit 2: Understand the Protestant heritage in the Netherlands, Scotland, and the Scandinavian Kingdom.
  • •Examine the Reformation in each of these regions.
Week
8

Module 2:

3h

Unit 3: The Huguenots of France

3 study hours
  • •Study Unit 3: Understand the Huguenots of France, including Henry of Navarre and Louis XIV.
  • •Examine the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes.
Week
9

Module 2:

3h

Unit 4: The Wesleyan Revival

3 study hours
  • •Study Unit 4: Understand the Wesleyan Revival, including the moral darkness in the church and the Holy Club of Oxford University.
  • •Examine the Wesleyan ministry and the Methodist schism.
Week
10

Module 3:

3h

Unit 1: The Beginning of Missionary Activities

3 study hours
  • •Study Unit 1: Understand the beginning of missionary activities, including work in Lapland, Brazil, and India.
  • •Examine the ministries of William Carey and David Livingstone.
Week
11

Module 3:

3h

Unit 2: Christian Churches in Nigeria I

3 study hours
  • •Study Unit 2: Understand the Christian churches in Nigeria I, including the Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society and the Church Missionary Society.
  • •Examine the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria and the Southern Baptist Convention's mission.
Week
12

Module 3:

3h

Unit 3: Christian Churches in Nigeria II

3 study hours
  • •Study Unit 3: Understand the Christian churches in Nigeria II, including the Qua Iboe Mission and the Primitive Methodist Missionary Society.
  • •Examine the Sudan Interior Mission and the indigenous churches.
Week
13

Course Review

6h

Final Revision

6 study hours
  • •Review all course materials and prepare for final examination.
  • •Complete any outstanding assignments or tutor-marked assessments.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a timeline of key events from the Reformation to the present.

2

Develop concept maps linking major theological ideas and figures.

3

Practice essay questions on the main themes of the course.

4

Review all unit summaries and glossaries.

5

Form study groups to discuss challenging concepts.

6

Focus on understanding the historical context of each event and movement.

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