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“The biblical mandate...must not only explain that it is our duty to respect the powers that be, but also provide leverage for formulating the limits of that respect, and for articulating our resistance when those limits are overrun.” — John Howard Yoder (1927-1997)
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Course Number: CH508
Course Description:
Where the Protestants wanted reform, the Radicals wanted separation. This course examines those groups of the Reformation era that sought a complete break from the Catholic Church. Following a topical and historical progression, learners study the beginning of the movement, its development, and its various manifestations. Students gain insight into the tension between the Radicals and the Reformers that led to the rise of divisions within the church. The goal of the course is to understand more fully the shifts that have formed within the history of the church, enabling them to minister more effectively to contemporary church audiences.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Understand the nature of the movement in the context of the sixteenth century.
- Define the meaning of “radical Christianity” in the context of the Reformation.
- Gain insight into the roots of the modern “Free Church” movement, which is important for a proper understanding of American Christianity.
- Describe the origins of the “historic peace churches.”
- Gain a historical perspective on current ecumenical dialogue within Protestantism.
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