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BI316 History of Christianity - 3 credit hours
A Study of the history of the Church History from the Reformation in the sixteenth
Century to the present. Emphasis will be given to the development of institutions, doctrines, and
practices. Also stress will be placed on the church's relationship to society.
Class Days - Time and Location of meeting
Class will meet according to the course schedule in Room BL office. It will meet on
during the Winterim by arrangement.
Professor
Rev. W.E. (Gene) Crouch, Th.M., Th.D.
E-mail: GCrouch@Telos.edu and Tele: 317-685-0214
Questions regarding the course or assignments, special needs, or special circumstances, may be
discussed or emailed to the Professor. Faculty office is in BL and professor is there when not in
class, between 8AM and 5PM- unless otherwise posted. The schedule is posted on the door.
Text
Walker, Williston. A History of the Christian Church. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1959
(Third Edition, 1970).
Schaff, Philip. History of the Christian Church: Modern Christainity: The German Reformation.
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1910, (Reprint: Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans
Publishing Company, Vol. VII, 1974).
______. History of the Christian Church: Modern Christainity: The Swiss Reformation.
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1910, (Reprint: Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans
Publishing Company, Vol. VIII, 1972).
Class Schedule
December 29-January 17. By
Course Requirements
1. Read Period Six and Seven, pp. 301-557, in Walker. Take notes on the content.
2. From the notes taken make a time line from the information including people involved with
their dates, doctrines under conflict and new movements formed.
3. Read 1200 pages collateral reading from the two volumes by Schaff.
4. Make an annotated Bibliography on the subject of Modern Church History (covering the
periods covered by this class).
5. Accompany Reading requirements in Walker by one question per reading section (36
Questions).
5. Listen to the DVDs on Church History covering this period.
Students must complete work in a timely manner to receive full credit.
Grading
1. Time Line on Modern Church History 30% = 300 Points
2. Required reading in Walker with questions 20% = 200 Points
3. Annotated Bibliography 20% = 200 Points
4. Notes from DVDs on Church History 10% = 100 Points
5. Collateral reading (1200 pages) 20% = 200 Points
Grade Scale:
A+ 100 B- 85 D 71-75
A = 94 – 99 C+ = 84 D- 70
A- 93 C 78-83 F = 69 or below
B+ 92 C- 77
B = 86 – 91 D+ 76
Failure to attend class is noted in the Professor's records. It is the student's responsibility to speak
to the professor regarding making up classes loss, even if absences are excused. This may mean
taking of tests and quizzes and may mean extra reading to make up lectures or other class activity.
Attendance Policy
The attendance Policy is spelled out in the Student Handbook pages 3-4 and there is a grade for
attendance and participation built into this course grade which is not as generous as the Student
Handbook. The course is built partially on lectures, materials passed out in class and participation.
One cannot participate if not in attendance. Students may have one absence without penalty but
will not hear the lecture or participate unless present. A student's presence benefits the other
students and the professor. Please do not be absent unless there is an emergency.