Historical Origins of Christianity Course

Unit 4:  Authority in the Early Church

Unit Skills and Objectives

· Develop an understanding and appreciation of the Jewish  understanding of authority on which the early Church built

· Develop an understanding of the nature of authority in the early Church

 

· Develop an understanding of the moral consitution and philosophical underpinnings of Christian authority

· Develop an understanding of the sacramental system as an expression of apostolic authority

· Develop an understanding of thowthe sacraments (Divine Mysteries) were practiced in the early Church

· Develop online computer research skills in a range of settings

· Develop Geography skills to enhance historical understanding

· Record research findings in a systematic and appropriate manner

· Read, listen and view a range of historical and  theological sources

· Write about theological and historical sources

· Critically analyze and evaluate theological and historical sources

· Make informed and reasoned  judgements