Church History Course Syllabus

CHURCH HISTORY

COURSE SYLLABUS/GUIDE

1. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will seek to sensitize students to the importance of church history in general and Church of God history in particular.

2. GENERAL OBJECTIVES

1. To assist the student in developing an appreciation for church history.

2. To assist the student in developing an appreciation of the Church of God Heritage.

3. To assist the student in developing a proper perspective of church history as it relates to the present as well as the future.

3. COURSE TEXT ET AL.

1. Bible

2. The Church of God Reformation Movement by J.W. Smith

3. Passport For A Reformation by Lester A. Crose

4. COURSE OUTLINE

1. General Overview of Church History

2. The beginnings of The Church of God Reformation Movement

3. Objectives of a Reformation

4. Tenets emphasized

5. Evangelism

6. Organization

7. The Church of God- the present and the future

5. COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1. Critically examine the beginnings of The Church of God Movement answering the following questions:

a) Do you consider The Movement a Reformation?

b) Was there any real need for a Movement of this kind when the Church began?

c) Is The Church of God still a dynamic Movement today or is it now a comfortable institution?

2. Trace the history of the local church which you attend.

Include (1) beginnings (2) Leadership (3) Growth of (4) Impact on Community