REL 241 - General Church History

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Alternate years. A survey of the history of the Christian church from its beginning to the present time, noting deviations from apostolic faith and practice, the interplay with the political, the great church councils, the crises that emerge, divisions and reunions, and the confluence of forces that determine the complexion of the Christian church today. Not to be taken if students have taken or plan to take REL 243 or REL 244. Prerequisite: REL 121 or REL 131.