HIST - 209. Christians and Christianities: The History of Christianity

This course is a survey of the historical development of the Christian tradition that examines Christianity and Christian self-understanding in its multifaceted world context. The course will provide an introduction to the development of Christian beliefs and practices of Christians in their theological, social, cultural, and economic contexts. The course will not adopt the perspective of any one Christian tradition, but will include a variety of perspectives, from within Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Protestant, and dissenting traditions. The specific themes explored may vary depending on the semester and the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): HIST 101  or HIST 102  or HIST 103  or HIST 104  or HIST 105  or HIST 190  or RELG 101  or RELG 121  or RELG 141  or RELG 181  
Equivalent: RELG 207  
Attribute: CFH, HAM, HEUR, LAS, MRST, RSHS