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Course Description:
The Reformation changed the world spiritually, socially, and even politically. In this course, learners trace the historic development of the Protestant Reformation from its sixteenth century background to its impact on the world and church today. The course examines the lives and teachings of the leading Reformers (Luther, Zwingli, Calvin, and Knox) and traces the Reformation movement in various nations. In addition, students study the rise of the major Protestant Movements (Lutheranism, Calvinism, Anabaptism, and Puritanism) and the Roman Catholic reactions to those movements. The goal of the course is to apply the Reformation battle cries of faith alone, grace alone, and Christ alone to life and ministry.
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Understand the origin, history, and doctrines of the Protestant Reformation.
- Interpret the state of the western world and church today.
- Appreciate the Lord's providential care of His Church.
- Recognize dangers that have faced the Church in order that past mistakes not be repeated.
Course Texts:
Calvin, John. Institutes of the Christian Religion. 2 vol. Ed., J.T. McNeill. Trans., Ford Lewis Battles. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1960.
Luther, Martin. The Bondage of the Will. Trans., J.I. Packer and O.R. Johnston. Grand Rapids: Fleming H. Revell, 1990.
Schaff, Philip. History of the Christian Church, Vol. 6. Peabody, Mass: Hendrickson, 2002.
Spitz, Lewis. The Renaissance and Reformation Movements, Vol. 2. Rev. ed. Chicago: Concordia Publishing House, 1987.
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