Outline of Topics:
- Greek Influence in Early Christianity
- Paul and Outreach to Gentiles
- Roman Persecutions
- The Rise of Bishops
- Regional Development of the Church
- Post Apostolic Writings
- Early Heretics
- The Beginning of an NT Canon
- Second Repentance
- Push for Orthodoxy
- The Great Persecution
- Constantine comes to Power
- The Council of Nicea
Resources:
Take some time to begin reading from these resources. The more time you spend in preparation for our seminar, the more you will retain during our times together on Sunday evenings.