HC 6 History of Christianity during the Modern Period (1700 to the Present)
Amazing Grace Biblical Seminary — M.Th. History of Christianity
Area B
HC-6 History of Christianity during the Modern Period (1700 to the Present)
4 Credits
Scope
Aims & Objectives
Course Outline
1. Introduction.
2. French Revolution- It's Impact in Politics and on Christianity.
3. The Political and Social Impact of the Evangelical Revival in Britain during the 18th and 19th Centuries.
4. Colonialism and Missions.
5. 19th Century Controversies Concerning Biblical Studies and The 'New' Theology, including reference to the Impact of Science.
6. The Development of "Social Christianity" and the Social Gospel Movement during the 19th and early 20th Centuries.
7. The Fundamentalist/Liberal Controversy in Early 20th Century in America.
8. Russia; Orthodox Church and Russian Revolution.
9. The Christian Reaction to Marxism in the Late 19th and early 20th Century (up to World War II).
10. The Reasons for the Advent and Growth of Ecumenical Movement in the 20th Century.
11. The Impact on Western Christianity of the Rise of Nazism and the World War II.
12. The Changing Understanding of Mission in the Churches of the West following the World War II.
13. The Development of "Sectarian" Christianity during the 20th Century.
14. Post-Colonialism and the Western Church.
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