THEO 3133 - The History of Christian Thought

Beginning with an introduction to the task and method of Christian theology, this course surveys the history of Christian thought from the early church to the modern era. Attention will be given to areas of consensus, important thinkers, crucial controversies, and the ways in which Christians have engaged their surrounding cultures. Students will reflect on their own location in history and contemporary churches’ interaction with surrounding cultures. Special focus may be given to one particular time period (for instance, the patristic or modern eras), a topic of thought (for instance, the understanding of the person of Christ or the church), or a Christian practive (for instance, prayer or the interpretation of Scripture). Class 3. Prerequisite(s): BIBL 1033 and THEO 2043 . This course satisfies the General Education Theological Engagement requirements.