Church History

This course provides the student with a closer look at the people of God as Church from the perspective of biblical images, historical experience, and the mission of the Church in the world. This course examines the models of the Church presented by Vatican II and critiques the Church’s response in history to the Gospel message.

Course Objectives

Students will be able to:

Learn and appreciate the major developments and key persons in church history.
Reflect on their participation in and commitment to the Catholic Church.
Develop a deeper understanding of how God works in human history and in their own lives.

Textbook:

The Catholic Church by Carl Koch

Other sources:

Supplemental readings, videos, speakers

Learning Strategies:

Group discussion, journals, individual projects, small research paper, Internet searches, quizzes, tests, lecture, small group research

Assessment:

Total Point System. The total of all assignments, quizzes, tests, papers will be added and the student's score will be divided by that total. The resulting percentage will place the student on the Nouvel grading scale. The semester grade is calculated by taking 40% of the first quarter grade, 40% of second quarter, and 20% of the exam grade. This is the grade which goes on your Nouvel grade transcript.

Journals:

Journals will be assigned from time to time. They are to be your personal response to the topic. They are also to show that you are developing a deeper understanding of the question or theme. These are due one week before each grade collection (progress report, quarter or semester grade.) They are to be between three fourths and one page in length, typed, double spaced, readable 12 point font or smaller. No handwritten journals accepted. Each is worth 20 points and a grading scale will be provided. An example is shown on the other side of this page.