Early Church History
Prerequisite: Church History Overview
Credit Hours: 3
This course presents the major theological events, movements, and personalities influencing the life of the Church during the first six centuries. Special attention is given to persons, institutions, cultures, and doctrine. The goal is for the student to understand the development of the early Christian Church, including orthodox and heretical doctrines, canonization of Holy Scripture, ecumenical councils, liturgical worship, and ecclesiastical polity.