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RELH 504 A Survey History of Christianity (4)
A historical overview of the leading formative movements, theological trends, and individuals who mark the turning points of Christian history. Consideration is given to the patristic, medieval, Reformation, and contemporary periods, which saw the rise of new churches, symbols, creeds, doctrines, theological systems, and liturgies.

RELH 514 Studies in the History of Christianity (4)
Key topics in the history of Christendom and Christian thought. Prerequisite: RELH 504 or comparable undergraduate course.

RELH 545 The Story of Christianity: Formation (4)
The birth and development of Christianity from the apostolic age to the high middle ages, with emphasis on the formation of Christian beliefs and traditions.

RELH 546 The Story of Christianity: Reformation (4)
Christianity in the age of the Renaissance and Reformation, with emphasis on sixteenth-century movements and the emergence of Protestantism.

RELH 547 The Story of Christianity: Transformation (4)
Christianity in the Enlightenment and post-Enlightenment eras, with emphasis on the American religious scene, including the development of Adventism. Not open to students with credit in RELH 483 or HIST 430N. Students requiring this course for their major who have already had RELH 483 or HIST 430N should apply for one unit of Directed Study covering the post-Reformation and American religious history portions of this course.

RELH 583 History of Seventh-day Adventism (4)
A study of the origins, context, and development of Seventh-day Adventist doctrines and institutions from the 1840s to the 1960s. Includes emphasis on the role of Ellen G. White.

RELH 586 The Life and Thought of Ellen White (4)
Key events in the life of Ellen G. White (1827-1915) in the context of her major contributions to religious life in the Adventist movement and beyond.

RELH 614 Seminar in Church History (4)
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

RELH 674 Reading Tutorial in Historical Studies (4)
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

RELH 695 Topics in Historical Studies (4)
May be repeated for additional credit to a maximum of 12 units. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

RELH 698 Thesis in Historical Studies (4)
May be repeated for additional credit to a maximum of 8 units.

RELH 699 Directed Study in Historical Studies (1-6)
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

 
 

 

 

 
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