History of Christianity

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This unit explores the history of Christianity, from its inception in antiquity as a small sect of Judaism to its global expansion as the world's most popular religion. Christianity is no monolithic religion, but it comprises a vast set of traditions that differ in significant ways, from theological beliefs to political practices to authoritative texts. A key aim of this unit is to examine the history of how Christianity came to be represented by such diverse sets of beliefs and practices by considering the major events, texts, and figures that constituted and informed these changes.