HIS 240 - History of World Christianity (4 Cr)
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History of World Christianity (4 Credits)
This course was formerly called Church History (4 credits)Professor David Feddes
DavidFeddes.comOverview
This course examines the history of Christianity and its interactions with various social, cultural, and political contexts. Historical study shows God's faithfulness in the past and increases understanding of Christianity's present challenges and opportunities.
Outcomes
1. Know major events, persons, and trends in the history of Christianity.2. Understand the social, cultural, and political contexts in which Christianity developed.3. Trace the Christian worldview's impact on multiple dimensions of various cultures.
4. Discern God’s purposes and faithfulness to his people throughout history.
5. Be encouraged by past heroes and achievements, and emulate them in the present.
6. Identify false ideas and bad behaviors in the past, and avoid them in the present.
7. Gain a better understanding of Christians from various heritages worldwide.
Required Assignments
2. Use the discussion forum to ask questions and exchange ideas with others.
1. View all online lectures and read all articles on each topic. Active engagement with course materials prior to attempting the quiz is required for each unit. If a resource is provided in multiple formats, simply choose whichever format best supports your learning. CLI’s system tracks your viewing history to determine meaningful engagement. Make sure you are logged into your student account when viewing or downloading the materials. Thanks to CLI's partnership with Christian History Institute, you have access to great material from excellent church historians without needing to purchase any books.
3. Take the online quiz for each unit. You will have 75 minutes to answer 20 multiple-choice questions for each quiz. Each quiz covers the readings and video lectures for that unit. Once a quiz has started, you must finish it, and you cannot retake it.Quizzes must be completed independently. The use of AI tools, search engines, other websites, or assistance from other individuals is prohibited.
Quizzes are open-note. You may reference your own notes or any of the provided CLI course materials during the quiz. However, you should plan to study materials prior to attempting the quiz.
Quiz Tip: First answer the questions you know. Then use your own notes or the provided CLI course materials to help answer any questions you are unsure about.
4. At the end of the course, you will be invited to complete a brief Course Feedback Survey. Your feedback helps CLI evaluate the course and identify opportunities for improvement.
Course Forum
Each course forum is located near the beginning of the course, immediately before the first course-content section. The forum allows students to post course-related questions and comments for other currently enrolled students to view and discuss. You can also search previous posts to see whether your question or topic has already been addressed.
The forum is intended primarily for peer discussion and may not receive an immediate response. Questions or concerns requiring timely assistance should be directed to the Help Desk at helpdesk@christianleaders.net.
Grading Scale
A 93-100% A- 90-92% B+ 87-89% B 83-86% B- 80-82% C+ 77-79% C 73-76% C- 70-72% D+ 67-69% D 63-66% D- 60-62% F 0-59%
Students' final grade is based on the average of all required quizzes and assignments. Each graded activity is weighted equally unless otherwise stated. The single lowest quiz score will be excluded from the overall grade.
Your average for the course must be at least 60%. Otherwise, you will fail the class and will receive no credit.
Deadline
You have 180 days to finish the course. If you have not received a final grade for the course before your enrollment ends, you will be automatically unenrolled, you will receive an “Administrative Withdrawal” for the course on your transcript, and all coursework will be removed. You will have to start over and take the class again to receive credit.
To avoid potential administrative delays or additional fees, please complete all assignments at least three weeks before your enrollment end date.
If you believe you qualify for a two-week extension, as outlined in our Catalog policies, please contact the Help Desk at helpdesk@christianleaders.net as soon as possible, ideally at least three weeks before your enrollment end date.
Note: This class was formerly called Church History.
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Unit 1: The First Christians
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Unit 2: Facing Persecutors and False Teachers
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Unit 3: Becoming the Roman Empire's Religion
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Unit 4: Godly Guides in Troubled Times
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Unit 5: Muslims, Christians, and Crusades
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Unit 6: Medieval Christendom
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Unit 7: Growing Corruption and Calls for Reform
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Unit 8: The Reformation in Continental Europe
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Unit 9: Reformers and Puritans in Britain
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Unit 10: Christianity Comes to the Americas
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Unit 11: The Gospel Goes Global
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Unit 12: More Recent Chapters in God's Story
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Correction: Printed words early in the video say that Richard Wurmbrand lived in Armenia. That is an error. Richard Wurmbrand lived and suffered in Soviet-controlled Romania, not Armenia.
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