Christian Traditions and Contemporary Issues

THE 1000C/THE 2000’s/1040’s
a) Historical development of Christianity as reflected in biblical, doctrinal and theological sources

  • Embedded exam questions specific to learning outcome(s)
    • Essay question, multiple choice questions
    • Timeline, short answer definitions
  • Analysis of quote in context

b) Relationships between the church and the contemporary world

  • Case study, esp. recent issue, debate
  • Reflection paper, reaction paper, essay question citing three themes/issues/examples; analysis of newspaper article

c) Perennial questions and issues in Christianity

  • Case study, esp. recent issue, debate,
  • Reflection paper, reaction paper, essay citing three themes/issues/examples (e.g., ancient/medieval/modern); analysis of newspaper article