Course Description

History of Christianity 2 is intended as the second of a 2-course survey of the history of Christianity over the last 2,000 years.

In CH102, students will be introduced to the important theological, historical and spiritual movements from1500-2001.

Our journey begins in Europe with the advent of the Protestant Reformation, which will permanently change the face of religion in the Continent and, subsequently, the whole world.

This is followed by an analysis of the developments that follow this Reformation: the rise of the American and English Protestantism and spirituality, the growth of the evangelical movement, especially in America, and the Catholic Counter Reformation. Attention will also be given to the Enlightenment period, which would significantly influence and also challenge the claims of the Christian faith. Following these, we will turn our attention to the developments of Christianity worldwide, with a focus on Christianity in China, in particular, in Asia in general.

Register

  • Location

    Online via Zoom
    (with Blended Learning)

  • Dates

    Tuesday
    Feb 7, 14, 28
    Mar 14, 28
    Apr 11, 25
    May 9

    Closing Date for Registration: Feb 2, 2023

  • Time

    7:15–10.00PM

Instructor

Dr Lai Pak Wah

Principal and Lecturer in Church History and Historical Theology

Dr Lai Pak Wah is BGST’s Principal and Lecturer of Church History and Historical Theology. He also serves as an elder at Mt Carmel Bible Presbyterian Church where he worships and oversees the church’s Hybrid Church Initiative. His interest is the very heart of BGST’s mission: which is to help Christians make sense of their faith at work, church and society. Previously, Pak Wah engaged in investment promotion work with the Singapore Economic Development Board (SEDB) and was a full-time lecturer at the School of Business, Singapore Polytechnic. He is the author of The Dao of Healing: Christian Perspective of Chinese Medicine, and a certified Belbin coach. Pak-Wah holds a PhD from Durham University, UK. He enjoys engaging in Chinese culture and playing the cello.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    General

  • 2

    The European Reformations I - Continental Europe

    • The European Reformations I - Continental Europe

    • Reading report one
  • 3

    The European Reformations II - Anglican and Scottish Reformation

    • The European Reformations II - Anglican and Scottish Reformation

    • Reading Report 2
  • 4

    The European Reformations III: Catholic Renewal / Counter Reformation

    • The European Reformations III: Catholic Renewal / Counter Reformation

    • Lecture 1 MCA
  • 5

    The Enlightenment and the Disenchantment of Christianity I

    • The Enlightenment and the Disenchantment of Christianity I

    • Reading Report 3
  • 6

    The Enlightenment and the Disenchantment of Christianity II

    • The Enlightenment and the Disenchantment of Christianity II

    • Lecture 2 MCA
  • 7

    The Rise of Evangelicalism

    • The Rise of Evangelicalism
  • 8

    Evangelicalism in the 19th Century

    • The Rise of Evangelicalism

    • Lecture 3 MCA
  • 9

    20th Century Christianity in the West I

    • 20th Century Christianity in the West I

  • 10

    20th Century Christianity in the West II

    • 20th Century Christianity in the West II

    • Reading: Documents of Vatican II

    • Reading Report 4
  • 11

    American Evangelicalism

    • American Evangelicalism

    • Lecture 4 MCA
  • 12

    Christianities Worldwide - Eastern Orthodoxy, Asia and Africa

    • Christianity Worldwide - Eastern Orthodoxy, Asia, and Africa

    • Lecture 5 MCA
  • 13

    Christianity in Modern China

    • Lesson content

    • Reading Report 5
  • 14

    Evaluation Form

    • Evaluation Form
  • 15

    Assignment Submission

    • Reflection Paper

    • Major Essay