HIST 435 Martyrs, Merchants and Mendicants: 1500 Years of the Christian Movement (3 SH)

This course provides an overview of the stories of Christianity, beginning with the New Testament period up to the sixteenth century of the Common Era. It describes the successes and failures in the life and witness of Christians as they spread west into Europe, east toward China, and south into Africa. It evaluates diverse Christian approaches shaped by these themes: women/men, mission/enculturation, church/state, war/peace, and wealth/poverty. (CHST 435)

Core: WI