Church History

Church history is the study of how the church has grown and developed from the time of the apostles to our present day. This includes the development of Christian theology and the church’s approach to theological controversies as well as the interactions between church and political authorities and cultural movements. The study of church history allows believers to see God’s providential care and provision for his people through times of great difficulty and persecution as well as times of outward blessing and prosperity.

  • Outline the history of the church from the time of the apostles through the present day.
  • Explore theological controversies that have significantly impacted the church at various times in history.
  • Explore the various interactions between the church and its surrounding culture.
  • Articulate the many ways that God has provided for his church and caused it to expand from a small movement in Jerusalem to the dominant religious force in the globe today.