MODULAR NOTES

in Theo 4 Church History II

by

Raul M. Enriquez, ThM

Instructor

Kurios Christian College Foundation (KCCF)

2nd Semester
School Year 2020-2021

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page………………………………………………………………………………..1

Table of Contents……………………………………………………………………......2

Syllabus……………………………………………………………………..……….…..3-4

Day #1 & 2. The Background of Reformation, Luther, the German, Switzerland

and Outside Reformation ……………………………………….….……………….......5-30

Day #3 & 4. The Reformation and Puritanism in England,

and Counter Reformation ……………………………………………………………….31-45a

Day #5 & 6. The Church Under Attack: From Without and From Within &
The Imperial Church & Trinitarian Controversy …………………………………..…..45b-54a

Day #4. The Church, the Empire and the Papacy………………………………. ……..54b-68

Day #5. The Rise of Religious Orders, Scholasticism, Papal struggles &
Reforms before the Reformation …………….…………………………………………69-84

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COURSE TITLE: Theo 4 CHURCH HISTORY II

(Reformation and Modern Church)

Faculty: Ptr. Raul M. Enriquez, ThM

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Theo 4 Church History II, Reformation and Modern Church, 3 units – This class will present an
overview of the history of the Church from the dawn of the Reformation (1517) to present. Its purpose is to
enable the student to develop his/her skills in using church history to understand his/her theological tradition
and the growth of the Church in Asia.

COURSE AIMS:

A. The student will be able to identify the major individuals and events that shaped the development of the
theology, institutions, movements, and conflicts of the Reformation and modern church.

B. The student will develop his own answers to questions such as –

o What was the historical factors which contributed to the development of my own theological
tradition?
o What lessons can be learned from the past successes and failures of the Church?
o Who are some of the great persons in Church History that I should become more acquainted with?

C. The student will develop skills in using Church History as a witness to God’s character and source in
doing theology

TEXTBOOK
Earle E. Cairns, Christianity Through the Centuries, 3rd Edition, Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan, 1996

RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Readings & Reflection Papers (50%)

Each student is required to read the modular notes & textbook in this class. The students should submit 5
Reflection Papers in 2-page double-spaced about the notes or the textbook they have read. This should be
computerized, 12 font Times Roman, and in A4 bond paper.
This will show if the students have read the given topic for the day in the module reading requirements. This
will also prepare the students for the final exam as scheduled. Sample format will be given on the first day
of the class.

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RUBRIC FOR REFLECTION PAPERS

CRITERIA
Organization of Thought 25%
Clarity 25%
Grammar & Spelling 25 %
Writing Style 25%
TOTAL GRADE: 100%

B. Examinations (50%)
There will be a Final Examination, it is given as scheduled.

C. Final Grade
The final grade will be determined on the following basis:
Reflection Paper 50%
Final Examination 50%
TOTAL 100%

SCHEDULE
DATE TOPIC DUE DATES
Read Notes p. 5-30 &
The Background of Reformation, Luther, Cairns, Introduction and
Day 1 & 2 the German, Switzerland and Outside Chapters 26 & 29
Reformation Due Reflection Paper #1

Read Notes p. 31-45a &

Cairns,
The Reformation and Puritanism in
Day 3 & 4 Chapters 30-31
England, and Counter Reformation
Due Reflection Paper #2

Read Notes p. 45b-54a &

The Establishment of Christianity in North
Cairns,
America, Rationalism, Revivalism, and
Day 5 & 6 Chapters 32-35
Roman Catholicism, Religion and Reform
Due Reflection Paper #3
in Great Britain and Europe
Read Notes p. 54b-68 &
Cairns,
The Foes of Faith and the American Church
Day 7 & 8 Chapters 36-37
in the National Era
Due Reflection Paper #4

The Church in the Changing World and

Read Notes p. 69-84 &
Culture, The Decline of Liberal, Neo-
Cairns,
Orthodox and Radical Theologies, The Rise
Day 9 & 10 Chapters 38-42 & Conclusion
of Ecumenical Organization, Evangelical
Due Reflection Paper #5
Unity in Diversity and The Decline and
Expansion in Church Growth

By Schedule FINAL EXAMINATION

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