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About the Course

This course follows the extraordinary development of Western Christianity from its early persecution under the Roman Empire in the third
century to its global expansion with the Jesuits of the early modern world. We explore the dynamic and diverse character of a religion with an
enormous cast characters. We will meet men and women who tell stories of faith as well as of violence, suppression, and division. Along the
way, we encounter Perpetua and her martyrdom in Carthage; the struggles of Augustine the bishop in North Africa; the zeal of Celtic monks
and missionaries; the viciousness of the Crusades; the visions of Brigit of Sweden; and the fracturing of Christianity by Martin ...
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Top reviews

ES

Mar 22, 2018

A great journey! Lots of information and bonus material! I'm very thankful for the course. It might be that the professor's speech is sometimes a bit difficult to follow, but it's a minor drawback

AB

Jan 2, 2021

Thank you so much for offering this course for free. It was a great way to learn and understand the complicated history of my faith as it maneuvered the world around it that I was never aware of.

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By Jeffrey H

Sep 5, 2021

Excellent, concise, and interesting summary of the growth and expansion of Christianity.

By Keith H

Jun 17, 2020

Wonderful course, informative, engaging and the art used in the lectures was supreme!

By Neelam P

Mar 26, 2018

Great course to get you introduced to the first Millenia of Christianity in the west!

By Gladys N G D

Jul 6, 2020

MUY BUENO. ME GUSTO MUCHO. VIAJE EN EL TIEMPO Y POR LOS LUGARES QUE NOS MOSTRARON.

By Adriana A

Oct 1, 2017

It was a great course! I enjoyed it a lot, it helps me to understand many things.

By barton f

May 16, 2017

Not only an excellent survey, but ties the "threads" together, making Christianit

By bernard y

Apr 26, 2017

A very good course! Thank you so much for putting the rich contents all together!

By FRANK A

Jul 18, 2020

A very interesting that covers the whole topic of Church History extremely well

By Beatriz m d

Sep 8, 2024

Es un curso excelente.Una gran lección de la historia a través de la religión.

By Christal B

Aug 9, 2020

Excellent source for Church History and strengthening of your Christian Faith.

By Soon H Y

Jul 10, 2017

an eye opener and a great point of reference conducted by an excellent team

By Karen T

Mar 6, 2023

An excellent overview of religion. The detail was very well moderated.

By Ana C J

Feb 18, 2021

A course with lots of useful and interesting content! Congratulations!

By Carlos A M N

Oct 16, 2020

Simply good I learned a lot about the history of the Church, thank you

By Alfredo G

Mar 5, 2024

Un excelente curso para conocer sobre el desarrollo del cristianismo.

By Sophie L

Sep 28, 2017

Wonderful course! I enjoy it very much and would highly recommend it.

By Ashok K A

Jun 9, 2017

Was a very informative course. I never knew such a history was there

By Aleah K

Aug 21, 2019

Highly informative! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge.

By Greg L

Apr 19, 2018

A good survey of Western Christianity taught in an engaging manner.

By Charles g

Jun 27, 2020

Muy buen curso, aprendi mucho sobre la formación de la iglesia.

By Deleted A

Apr 1, 2020

Great, informative course! Thank for offering this opportunity.

By Kimberly W

Sep 30, 2020

Great overview of the spread of Catholicism and Christianity!

By vernell h

Apr 21, 2022

Great highly recommended to others interested in Theology

By Young L

Oct 31, 2021

It had been a wonderful journey with Prof. Bruce Gordon!!!

By Damon T R

Sep 29, 2018

Absolutely loved this course! Could not recommend it more!