In this post we consider the following topics on history of christianity: 1. The birth of christianity, 2. Early christian church, 3. Medieval christianity, 4. The reformation, 5. Modern christianity
Chapter 1: The Birth of Christianity
- Definition and Importance of Christianity in world history
- Historical context of first century Palestine that originated Christianity
- Life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth that originated Christianity
- Formation of the early Christian community which gave birth to Christianity
- Martyrdom of early Christians which originated Christianity
Chapter 2: Early Christian Church
- Spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire
- Council of Nicaea and the development of Christian doctrine
- Persecution of Christians under Roman emperors
- Role of St. Paul in the spread of Christianity
Chapter 3: Medieval Christianity
- Rise of the Roman Catholic Church
- Split between Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches
- Crusades and their impact on Christianity
- Influence of Christianity on medieval society
Chapter 4: The Reformation
- Historical context of the Protestant Reformation
- Key figures in the Reformation like Martin Luther and John Calvin
- Theologies and practices of Protestantism
- Impact of the Reformation on Christianity and society
- The Enlightenment and the Age of Reason
- The impact of colonialism on Christianity
Chapter 5: Modern Christianity
- Rise of Evangelicalism and Pentecostalism
- Social and political movements influenced by Christianity like abolitionism and civil rights
- Contemporary issues within Christianity
- Homosexuality and women in the clergy
- Christianity in the American Continent
- Christianity in Africa
- Christianity in Asia
- Christianity in European World
- Christianity and globalization
