Church History

Early Church

Several letters were written to preserve the teachings of Jesus and to form correct doctrine

Christians were severely persecute

Establishment of Christianity (325 to 540)

The conversion of Constantine

ceased Christian persecution around 325ad)

Christianity became the primary religion in Rome in 390ad

Council of Nicaea to discuss heresies and credes. Athanasian, Nicene, etc.

Rise of Roman Catholic Church (520-1510)

Roman Catholic Church arose a Papacy / Popes

Monasticism - Monks who dedicated to serving God

Rise of Islam (711 to 778)

Large Missionary movement to other countries

Scholasticism - many theologians became to write great works - theologians writing about Christian

Protestant Reformation 1517 - 1648

Augustinian monk, named martin luther of protested of catholic church - sail of indulgences (purgatory) used to almost help promote tithing.

He posted the 95 thesis

Enlightenment to the Modern Church