History of Christianity I (3 hours) Frank James, III, Ph.D.
A basic introduction to the development of the Christian church's doctrine, faith, and practice from its founding at Pentecost to the time of the Protestant Reformation. Topics include the following: the persecution of the early church, the formation of the canon, councils, Augustine, the Monastic movement, the Crusades, Mysticism, Scholasticism, John Wycliff, and the Renaissance.

History of Christianity II (3 hours) Frank James, III, Ph.D.
A basic introduction to the development of the Christian church since the time of the Protestant Reformation to the present day. Topics include the following: the Lutheran tradition, the Reformed tradition, Anabaptists, Anglicans, Catholicism, Puritans, Jonathan Edwards, Charles G. Finney, Pentecostalism, and Fundamentalism.

History of Christianity in America (3 hours) John D. Hannah, Ph.D.
A study of the church in America from its colonial beginnings to the current day, with emphasis on the numerous influences that have forged the current religious scene. Religious thought is traced from Calvinistic Puritanism to evangelicalism to liberalism. The nature and meaning of the American political experiment is explored. Key personalities are introduced, including George Fox, Ludwig von Zinzendorf, George Whitefield, Jonathan Edwards, John Wesley, Charles G. Finney, and D.L. Moody.
 
Church and the World in the Twentieth Century (2 hours) W. Andrew Hoffecker, Ph.D.
A course examining the relationship of the Church and society in the twentieth century. Particular attention will be given differing Christian approaches to the relationship of Christ and culture and to the impact of secularization, industrialization, and modern science. The growth of Christianity in third-world countries and in urban settings will be considered.

Ancient Church (3 hours) Richard C. Gamble, Ph.D.
A detailed study of the ancient church from the close of the New Testament in 95 A.D. to approximately 600 A.D. The historical development of doctrine is covered, including creeds and councils. The relationship between church and state is explored with significant attention given to the periods of persecution. The history of hermeneutics and the developments in church government are explained. Key personalities are studied, such as the Apostolic Fathers, the Apologists, Irenaeus, Tertullian, Origin, John Chrysostom, and Augustine.