TCH503‒ Overview of Church History: Description
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Knowledge of the key events and people in our Christian history really shouldn’t be optional, because the stories of the faithfulness of God’s people and the faithfulness of God are uniquely inspiring and provide unequaled perspective for our lives and the times we live in.
The challenge, however, is finding a resource which proves engaging by making the stories come alive, yet condensed into one manageable course.
This course solves that dilemma by neatly summarizing the most important events in Christian history from the time of Jesus to today in 12 easy chapters, making the course refreshingly enjoyable for believers from all walks of life. The colorfully illustrated and well-structured textbook presents key events, people and terms every Christian should know, timelines, worksheets, websites, photos, maps and illustrations. It was described by J I Packer as “…a beautifully simple, beginner-friendly telling of Christian history, a precious heritage.” Video lessons additionally help with engagement and retention.
There’s no doubt you will benefit from (as well as enjoy) the book and the accompanying videos. A must-take course that’s not required.
REQUIREMENT DESIGNATION:
Bridge Requirement
MDiv Requirement
✓ MDiv Elective
✓ DMin Requirement
DMin Elective
✓ No Prerequisite
Prerequisite:
CREDIT HOUR DESIGNATION:
✓ 3 Credits
E‒ Easy
C‒ Comfortable
S‒ Sizable
✓ R‒ Rigorous
F‒ Formidable
✓ Textbook or Books
Video or PowerPoint Lessons
Video Intro or Commentary
Online Text Lessons
✓ Study Guides
✓ Quizzes
Workbook
Forum Posting
Written or Media Submission
EXPECTED
EXPENDITURES:
✓ Tuition
✓ Educational Materials
Admin or Instructional Support Fee
Optional Mailing Cost
Timothy Paul Jones
DEPARTMENT: Theology & Church History
Timothy Paul Jones
Dr. Jones has written widely in the fields of apologetics and family ministry. Christian Retailing Magazine awarded him top honors in 2010 for his book Christian History Made Easy in the Christian education category; while Christian Book Awards gave How We Got the Bible the Book of the Year in Bible reference books. Charles Colson listed Jones as one of “four names you need to know” when responding to today’s atheists. Dr. Jones holds the BA in Biblical Studies from Manhattan Christian College, an MDiv from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Philosophy from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has taught biblical languages at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and at Oklahoma Baptist University, as well as lecturing at forums sponsored by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. He has been interviewed on numerous radio and television programs.
SSS COURSES
TCH503‒ Overview of Church History
TEXTBOOK: • Christian History Made Easy
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• Misquoting Truth: A Guide to the Fallacies of Bart Ehrman’s “Misquoting Jesus”