History of Christianity II: Six-Continent Christianities (commencement date: Jan 11, 2012)

CH102 (3 CR)

Lecturer(s): Dr Lai Pak Wah
Venue: Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church
Starts: Wednesday, 11 January, 2012
Time: 7.15-9.50pm
ABOUT THE LECTURER

Dr. Lai Pak Wah completed his PhD with Durham University, where he specialized in Christianity in Late Antiquity, that is, the history, theology and spirituality of the 2nd - 5th century church fathers (also known as Patristic Studies). Apart from Patristic Studies, Pak Wah is also interested in the relationship between theology and other fields of studies, such as Science, Technology and Chinese Culture. Prior to his studies at Durham, Pak Wah studied for the Dip CS at BGST, before completing his MCS and Th.M (Theology) at Regent College. Previously, Pak Wah was a full-time lecturer at the School of Business, Singapore Polytechnic, where he taught supply chain management and other business courses to both full and part time diploma students, and engaged in investment promotion work with the Singapore Economic Development Board.
 

COURSE SYNOPSIS

Introduction to Church History II is intended to be the second of a two course survey (3 credits each) of the history of Christianity over the last 2,000 years. 

In Introduction to Church History II, students will be introduced to the important theological, historical and spiritual movements from 1500-2001. Our journey begins in Europe with the advent of the Protestant Reformation, which will permanently change the face of religion in the Continent and, subsequently, the whole world. This is followed by an analysis of the developments that follow this Reformation: the rise of American & English Protestantism and spirituality, the growth of the evangelical movement, especially in America, and the Catholic Counter Reformation. Attention will also be given to the Enlightenment period, which would significantly influence and also challenge the claims of the Christian faith. Following these, we will turn our attention to the development of Christianity worldwide, with a focus on Christianity in China, in particular, and Asia in general. 
 
COURSE REGISTRATION & ASSIGNMENT POLICIES
 
Please note that with effect for courses commencing from Jan 2012 (AY2011 Term 3) onwards:
  1. A student will only be registered for the course after he has submitted both his course registration form and course fees.
  2. The 1- and 3- month deadline for Full Time and Part Time Students respectively will still apply.  After the first deadline, students will be granted a further 3 months deadline extension automatically.  The specific overdue assignment, however, will incur a penalty of a 1/3 grade deduction.  For example, an overdue essay submitted by the end of the 6th month, will be downgraded from B+ to B.  At the end of this deadline extension, no further extensions will be allowed.  The status of the incomplete course will be converted from Credit to Audit.  This conversion will not affect the student’s GPA.
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