Taught by Angela Ketterhagen unless otherwise noted.
Why Study Church History? We have a rich Christian heritage over the past 2000+ years. There is much to learn from great
thinkers of the past, both orthodox beliefs to embrace as well as errors to be avoided.
Church history can be highly inspirational. Think of Martin Luther challenging the authorities of his day.
Think of the martyrs who paid for their faith with their blood. “The study of church history, however,
is meant to provide more than just inspiration. Serious reflection on the past protects us from error,
reminds us of God's faithfulness, and motivates us to persevere.”1 1https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/why-study-church-history
EARLY CHURCH HISTORY (60-500 A.D)
09.10.23
Introduction to Church History and the New Testament Church Handout: Ten Reasons to Read About Church History
The Swiss Reformation & Controversy Among the Protestants
10.13.24
The Reformed Faith & John Calvin: The Early Years
10.20.24
The Man, the Myth, the Legend: John Calvin
10.27.24
The Radical Reformation: The Anabaptists (Patrick Griffiths) Article: What is the Relationship of Scholastic Theology to the Reformation? Article: The Schleitheim Confession (1527) Article: How did the Anabaptists Shape the Reformation? Article: What is the Relationship of the Anabaptist to the Baptist?
11.03.24
The Radical Reformation: Mennonites, Spiritualists, Rationalists (Adam Tredeau)
11.10.24
The Spread of Protestantism - Germany and Scandinavia
11.17.24
The Spread of Protestantism - France and Eastern Europe
11.24.24
The English Reformation: William Tyndale, Henry VIII & Edward VI
12.01.24
The English Reformation: Five Women of the English Reformation
12.08.24
The English Reformation: Blood Mary and Elizabeth I
12.15.24
The Scottish Reformation: John Knox and Mary Queen of Scots
01.05.25
The Catholic Counter Reformation
01.12.25
The Council of Trent, the Papacy & the Revival of Religious Orders
01.19.25
Catholicism in the New World & Lutheran Controversies
