Catholic history encompasses the development, growth, and influence of the Church from its founding by Christ and the apostles to the present day.
History
Approaching Difficult Questions in Church History
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Approaching Difficult Questions in Church History ✠
The course Approaching Difficult Questions in Church History offers an insightful exploration of key moments in Church history, such as the early Church's catholicity, the relationship between temporal authority and Christianity, the Crusades, and corruption in the medieval Church. Led by Dr. Christopher Lane, the course aims to help students approach challenging historical topics with clarity, understanding, and the tools to explain these complexities confidently.
Christ: the Center of History
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Christ: the Center of History ✠
The course Christ: The Center of History explores history from a Catholic perspective, focusing on how Christ plays a central role in the unfolding of God's providential plan. Through this class, you'll learn about the historical context of ancient civilizations, the meaning of the "fullness of time," and how God prepared the world for Christ's birth. Taught by Timothy T. O'Donnell, the course deepens understanding of divine intervention in history.
History 101: The Ancient and Biblical World
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History 101: The Ancient and Biblical World ✠
The History 101: The Ancient and Biblical World course explores the history and development of key ancient civilizations, focusing on the Hebrew Scriptures, Greek and Hellenistic culture, and the Roman Empire. It offers a comprehensive look at how the Old Covenant prepared the world for the Incarnation of Our Lord, highlighting the intersection of faith and history. The course includes 19 lessons, covering significant events such as creation, the Promised Land, and Christ's life and resurrection.
History 102: The Church from Christ to Today
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History 102: The Church from Christ to Today ✠
History 102: The Church from Christ to Today covers Western history from Late Antiquity to Early Modernity. The course explores the Roman foundations of Christian civilisation, the growth of ecclesiastical institutions, Eastern and Western Christianity, the medieval conflict with Islam, and the rise of modernity. Key texts include James Hitchcock's History of the Catholic Church.