CHURCH HISTORY II: 15TH C. TO 21ST C. (HS-2196)

SPRING 2024

Church History, 1451-2020: a survey of the life and story of the Catholic Church from the fall of Constantinople to the pontificate of Pope Francis. While the intent is to trace the general trends and conditions that shaped the Church Catholic during 500 years, the opportunity is given students to investigate more localized events and traditions, noting where movement has taken place to renew the Church and re-launch the Gospel mission. This is primarily a survey course.
FORMAT: Lectures, with some group work.
Evaluation: Annotated bibilography, two book reviews, class presentation.

SPRING 2025

Church History, 1451-2018: a survey of the life and story of the Catholic Church from the fall of Constantinople to the pontificate of Pope Francis. While the intent is to trace the general trends and conditions that shaped the Church Catholic during 500 years, the opportunity is given students to investigate more localized events and traditions, noting where movement has taken place to renew the Church and re-launch the Gospel mission.
FORMAT: Lectures, with some group work.
Evaluation: Annotated bibilography, two book reviews, class presentation.