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This course will explore the history of the Catholic Church with an emphasis on understanding the major events of Church history and how Catholic doctrine has developed over time.
Total classes: 12
Prerequisite: None
Suggested grade level: 9th to 12th
Suggested credit: 1 full semester Theology
Description
This course will explore the history of the Catholic Church with an emphasis on understanding the major events of Church history and how Catholic doctrine has developed over time.
Outline
Reading assignments listed for a particular work should be read before the class of that week. Thus, the reading assignment for week one should be read before the class of that week. The instructor will indicate in the week an assignment is given when it will be due.
Materials and Homework
Course Materials: The History of the Church, by Peter V. Armenio; part of the Didache series published by the Midwest Theological Forum and Ignatius Press. The text is available at https://www.theologicalforum.org/Category/0/Product/312/The_History_of_the_Church_A_Complete_Course. Used copies may also be found online (bookfinder.com). ISBN # 978-1-890177-46-1
Homework: Students read assigned portions of the text, The History of the Church. Students will have two tests each semester. Students may expect to spend two to four hours a week on homework depending on the weekly assignments.
