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History of Christianity II is intended as the second of a two course survey (3 credits each) 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 American & 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 development of Christianity worldwide, with a focus on Christianity in China, in particular, and Asia in general.

3
Academic Units
SPL
Self-paced
GC
Core course

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.

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.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    General

  • 2

    The European Reformations I - Continental Europe

    • Lesson content

    • Reading report one

  • 3

    The European Reformations II - Anglican and Scottish Reformation

    • Lesson content

    • Reading Report 2
  • 4

    The European Reformations III: Catholic Renewal / Counter Reformation

    • Lesson content

    • Lecture 1 MCQ

  • 5

    The Enlightenment and the Disenchantment of Christianity I

    • Lesson content

    • Reading Report 3
  • 6

    The Enlightenment and the Disenchantment of Christianity II

    • Lesson content

    • Lecture 2 MCQ

  • 7

    The Rise of Evangelicalism

    • Lesson content

  • 8

    Evangelicalism in the 19th Century

    • Lesson content

    • Lecture 3 MCQ

  • 9

    20th Century Christianity in the West I

    • Lesson content

  • 10

    20th Century Christianity in the West II

    • Lesson content

    • Reading: Documents of Vatican II

    • Reading Report 4
  • 11

    American Evangelicalism

    • Lesson content

    • Lecture 4 MCQ

  • 12

    Christianity in Modern China

    • Lesson content

    • Reading Report 5
  • 13

    Christianities Worldwide - Eastern Orthodoxy, Asia and Africa

    • Lesson content

    • Lecture 5 MCQ

  • 14

    Course Evaluation

    • Course Evaluation
  • 15

    Assignment Submission

    • How to upload assignment

    • Submit Assignment to IMS

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