Reformation Church History

The aims of this module are to familiarize students with the historical and theological issues involved in the Reformation. To engage students with key doctrinal issues in church history (medieval, reformation and post-reformation). To encourage students to reflect on the life and work of key Reformation figures such as Luther and Calvin. And to equip students to reflect on the impact the Reformation had on liturgy and the denominations. Students engage with the Moore College course material on Reformation Church History for 10 weeks and then engage in 2 weeks in independent study.

Syllabus

• The medieval background
• Martin Luther
• Lay Reformation in the cities
• The radical Reformation
• John Calvin and international Calvinism
• The papal reformation
• The monarchial Reformation in England
• Liturgical Reformation and Marion Counter Reformation
• Elizabethan England and international Protestantism
• Scotland and Presbyterianism

Other set texts include:

Tudor Jones, R (1997) The Great Reformation Bryntirion Press

Kittleson, J (2003) Luther the Reformer IVP

Parker, T (1993) John Calvin Lion Hudson

Students are provided with all necessary set texts as part of their module study pack

Assessment

This module is assessed by two essays and a book review. A telephone viva may also be requested.