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 from 1500-2001.

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 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.

Instructor

Dr Tan Kok Choon

Associate Lecturer

Dr Tan Kok Choon is an Associate Lecturer with BGST on subjects relating to the History of Christianity. He is a graduate from Regent College (MCS, History) and has completed his PhD research on the conversion narrative and teachings of John Sung at Liverpool Hope University. Topics of his research interest include contextualization issues, conversion studies and Chinese Christianity. He is an experienced history teacher at a local independent school.

  • Location

    Online via Zoom
    (with Blended Learning)

    The first and the last Sessions are in-person for local students at
    BGST
    50 Kallang Pudding Road
    #07-01 AMA Building
    Singapore 349326

  • Dates

    (Tuesdays)

    Jan: 30
    Feb: 6, 20
    Mar: 5, 19
    Apr: 2, 16

    Closing Date for Registration:

    Jan 26, 2023

  • Time

    7:15–10.00PM

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

    • Book Review

    • Essay