CH 151 Course at a Glance
History of Christianity II
Lecturing Faculty: Chad Van Dixhoorn
Effective for the 2023-2024 Academic Year
Course Description
This course will help students to think critically about the past in a way which allows them to think critically about the present. The goal will be to understand ourselves, our world, and thus respond to the challenges that face us today. The course will allow you to engage with the ideas of Christianity as they developed in the Reformation and Modern Church. You will be introduced to reformers and theologians of the Reformation and Modern church who recovered and defined key questions of the faith, including: justification, grace, Scripture, confessions, worship, missions, and church government.
Books to Purchase
The books listed below are required readings which students should acquire by the start of the term. Additional required readings will be listed in the course syllabus and available electronically in Canvas.
Estimated Workload
| Lectures | Readings | Assignments |
| 1-1.75 | 91-130 | 3.5-5.5 |
| Hours Per Week | Pages Per Week | Hours Per Week |
Course Assignments
The assignments listed below are provided for general guidance for students to reference as they plan and register. Please reach out to support@wts.edu if you have any questions.
- Small Group Meetings [4 - 1 hr mtgs]
- 2 Papers [4-5 pages each]
- Timeline Project
- Final Exam [3 hours]