History of Non-Western Christianity

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This course explores history of Christianity from the perspective of World Christianity. Understanding some of the major themes in the history of non-western Christianity by giving special emphasis on the role played by non-western indigenous Christian leaders. This course will focus on understanding history of Christianity firstly by exploring Christianity that evolved from first century in Jerusalem. Understanding how it has developed and functions in contemporary world. Secondly understanding Christianity that has its roots in western Christianity and studying how it has translated itself into non-western world by exploring how the transition has taken place, informed by specific local contexts, cultures and specific experiences of people. The students will be able to go beyond binary discourse of east and west and form their own opinion on history of Christianity.