Course Schedule (projected):
1 | Fri Aug 31 | Introduction and Overview.
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COMPLETE (in class):
2 | Tue Sep 4 | The Dramatic Climax of the Bible and How to Read the Bible
READ:
- Bible, Matthew 1:1–17
COMPLETE:
AGE 1: OLD TESTAMENT (THE BEGINNING – 2 BC)
BIBLICAL PERIOD 1: ANCIENT WORLD (THE BEGINNING – 2000 BC)
3 | Fri Sep 7 | Creation, Covenant with Adam and Eve and the Fall
READ:
COMPLETE:
- Encountering Christianity Assignment Sheet 3
- THE 1000C Checklist for Wild Success
- Occasion of Joy Exam 1 on the 8 Biblical Periods (in class)
BIBLICAL PERIOD 2: PATRIARCHS (2000 – 1800 BC)
4 | Tue Sep 11| Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Israel)
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BIBLICAL PERIOD 3: EXODUS AND CONQUEST (1800 – 1020 BC)
5 | Fri Sep 14 | Moses and the Exodus
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6 | Tue Sep 18 | Joshua, the Conquest of Canaan, and Judges
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BIBLICAL PERIOD 4: ROYAL KINGDOM (1020 – 922 BC)
7 | Fri Sep 21 | King Saul, King David, and King Solomon
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BIBLICAL PERIOD 5: DIVIDED KINGDOM AND EXILE (922 – 538 BC)
8 | Tue Sep 25 | The Divided Kingdom and the Prophets
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9 | Fri Sep 28 | Exile in Babylon and the Prophet Daniel
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BIBLICAL PERIOD 6: RETURN AND REVOLT (538 – 2 BC)
10 | Tue Oct 2 | Return to Jerusalem and Maccabean Revolt | RECEIVE TAKE HOME EXAM 2
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AGE 2: NEW TESTAMENT (2 BC – AD 100)
BIBLICAL PERIOD 7: MESSIANIC FULFILLMENT (2 BC – AD 30)
11 | Fri Oct 5 | Introduction to the New Testament and the Birth of the Messiah
READ:
COMPLETE:
- Encountering Christianity Assignment Sheet 11
- TAKE HOME EXAM 2 DUE
12 | Tue Oct 9 | Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
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13 | Fri Oct 12 | Crucifixion, Resurrection, and Ascension
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BIBLICAL PERIOD 8: CHURCH (AD 30 – ESCHATON THE END)
14 | Tue Oct 16 | The Holy Spirit, Pentecost, and the Apostle Paul
READ:
- Acts of the Apostles 1:1 – 2:47, 6:1 – 9:42, 13:1–52, 15:1–35, 17:16–34, 21:27–36, 27:1 – 28:31
- Philippians 1:1 – 4:23
COMPLETE:
15 | Fri Oct 19 | Revelation and the Eschaton | RECEIVE TAKE HOME EXAM 3
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COMPLETE:
AGE 3: EARLY CHURCH (AD 100 – 800)
16 | Tue Oct 23 | Introduction to the History of Christianity
READ:
- Noll, Turning Points, Introduction
COMPLETE:
- Encountering Christianity Assignment Sheet 16
- TAKE HOME EXAM 3 DUE
17 | Fri Oct 26 | The Church Pushed Out on Its Own | Realities of Empire
READ:
- Noll, Turning Points, Chapter 1–2
COMPLETE:
18 | Tue Oct 30 | Hurrican Sandy Cancelled Class
19 | Tue Nov 2 | Hurrican Sandy Cancelled Class
20 | Fri Nov 9 | Doctrine, Politics, and Life in the World | The Monastic Rescue of the Church
READ:
- Noll, Turning Points, Chapter 3–4
COMPLETE:
AGE 4: MIDDLE AGES (AD 800 – 1500)
21 | Tue Nov 13 | The Culmination of Christendom | Division Between East and West
READ:
- Noll, Turning Points, Chapter 5-6
COMPLETE:
AGE 5: REFORMATION (AD 1500 – 1650)
22 | Fri Nov 16 | The Beginnings of Protestantism | The New Europe
READ:
- Noll, Turning Points, Chapter 7–8
COMPLETE:
23 | Tue Nov 20 | Catholic Reform and Worldwide Outreach
READ:
- Noll, Turning Points, Chapter 9
COMPLETE:
AGE 6: MODERN (AD 1650 – 1960)
24 | Tue Nov 27 | The New Piety | Discontents of the Modern West
READ:
- Noll, Turning Points, Chapter 10–11
COMPLETE:
AGE 7: POST-MODERN (AD 1960 – PRESENT)
25 | Fri Nov 30 | A Faith for All the World | Mobilizing for the Future
READ:
- Noll, Turning Points, Chapter 12-13-Afterword
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26 | Tue Dec 4 | Review of the History of Christianity
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27 | Fri Dec 7 | Conclusion and Review for Final Exam
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28 | Final Exam Week | Final Cumulative Exam
Section 72327 (TF 9:05am class): Final Exam Friday December 14 9:05am - 11:05am SJH 210
Section 70686 (TF 10:40am class): Final Exam Tuesday December 11 10:40am - 12:40pm SJH 212