Syllabi Archive
A course by Marilyn McCord Adams at Yale Divinity School covers the development of Christian doctrine between 451 and 1650.
A 2012 course by Kathryn Johnson and Clifton Kirkpatrick at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary concentrates "on ministry in the context of the diverse Christian family of traditions, with attention both to its glorious internal diversity and to contemporary efforts toward healing its painful divisions."
A 2011 course by Christine Thomas at the University of California Santa Barbara examines second-century Christianity's "parting" with Judaism and the development of its theology and practices.
A 1997 course by Roger Evans at Payne Theological Seminary examines "early North African Christian theology from its beginnings through the time of Augustine," special attention is given to "Egypt, Ethiopia and Northwestern Africa."
A course by Hayim Lapin at the University of Maryland "examines the development of Christianity from its origins until well into the fourth century."
A 2004 course by Tarmo Toom at the John Leland Center for Theological Studies explores "the main theological issues, theologians, and religious movements in the early church" of the 2nd to the 5th century.
A course by Robert Allison at Bates College on how the Christian church "emerged from the Jewish revitalization movement started by Jesus of Nazareth his family, and his following of disciples, apostles and believers."
A 2013 course by Virginia Burrus at Syracuse University "traces the emergence of Christianity as a distinct religion within the Roman empire."
A course by James Kelhoffer at Saint Louis University "investigates . . . themes and issues pertinent to Early Christian History. It addresses methods, trends and approaches that are current to the academic discourse and scholarship within this specific area of Historical Theology."
A 2005 course by Donna Freitas and James Byrne at St. Michael's College provides "an introduction to the academic study of religion (both Christian and non-Christian), a historical survey of the varieties of Christianity that have existed and still exist in the world today, and a study of some important issues in contemporary Christianity."