Online Class: Christianity 101: An Introduction
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 Course Description Christianity is currently the largest faith in the world with over 85% of Americans identifying themselves as Christian. There are many Christian churches. The largest is Roman Catholic, with over 1 billion members, followed by Protestant, of which there are approximately 500 million members, and Eastern Orthodox with approximately 225 million members.
However, not all Christians associate themselves with one particular denomination, so the percentage of Christians may be higher then estimated. What sets Christianity apart from other religions is the belief that Jesus Christ is the Messiah, the birth of whom was written about in the Old Testament. He was born, lived and died without sin. Christ's mission on earth was to clear up misconceptions and errors in the Old Testament, to educate followers about God's true will, to provide a human example of goodness to emulate and to die for the sins of mankind so that all people could experience atonement, (reconciliation with God), and be redeemed for personal sins. This course does not focus on, or favor, any specific Christian church. What is provided, however, for reference and educational purposes, are the basic principles and doctrines of the world's largest Christian churches and denominations, namely Roman Catholic*, Eastern Orthodox* and Protestant. There are approximately 38,000 different denominations of Christianity to date. Covering more than the three largest and some of the longest established smaller denominations is outside the scope of this course. There are seventeen comprehensive lessons written in an easy to follow, informative manner. The end of each lesson will provide you with multiple summary review questions and exercises so that you may effectively test your new found knowledge. We encourage you to use these self-test questions and exercises to determine whether you are ready to move on or if you should review portions of the preceding lesson before taking the next step. Do not rush yourself. Take the time to read all portions of the lessons and complete the exercises and self-tests. Whether you are seeking to learn more about Christianity for personal or scholarly reasons, or you are just curious about Christ's teachings and the religion that stemmed from Him, this course will introduce you to its basic premise and principals in an easy to understand manner.
Because it is used so often as a reference for this course, if you don't already own a Bible, you need to obtain one. Although, many Internet versions are available, it is advisable that you purchase a hard copy King James Version of the Holy Bible or borrow one from the library. There are many inexpensive copies available from online book sellers. Friends or relatives may also have one you can borrow, however, it is nice to have your own in which you can make notes, highlight key entries and refer to in the future. *Both the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches do not categorize themselves as "denominations" of Christianity, but rather "The One True Church" as established by Jesus Christ at the Confession of Peter. Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1 - Introduction to ChristianityA Christian can be tall, short, blond, brunette, redheaded or bald; American, European, Irish, Australian, Middle Eastern, African or Asian; black, brown, white, yellow or any color in between. | Lesson 2 - The Christian BibleThe bible is the most epic, dramatic, and interesting books ever written in the history of humankind. It is broken into two books; The Old Testament and The New Testament. | Lesson 3 - Brief History of ChristianityThe term "Christian" was developed as a way to describe those who followed the teachings of Christ. Christianity encompasses the birth, ministry, death, resurrection and ascension of Christ. | Lesson 4 - Overview of Basic Christian DoctrinesA doctrine is simply something that is taught. It is a position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or a system of belief. | Lesson 5 - Christian Churches/DenominationsChristianity as we know it today began after the death of Jesus Christ. Christ himself did not found any church during lifetime and according to the Gospels he rarely used the word church. | Lesson 6 - Christian Practices, Rituals, Sacraments and TraditionsOf all the rites and rituals of the Christian faith, the sacrament of Baptism is the most practiced, prevailing and frequently honored. It is considered a spiritual re-birth. | Lesson 7 - Christianity in the Postmodern WorldWhile this is not a subject often discussed, our postmodern world views Christianity quite a bit differently than in the past. | Lesson 8 - Christian and Christian Church HolidaysFor Christians, Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Christ. It occurs on December 25th of every year. Many Christians attend mass on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. | Lesson 9 - Well Known Christian Leaders, Past and PresentWhile there are literally hundreds of well known, highly honored Christian leaders, only a few have been chosen to be introduced in this Lesson. | Lesson 10 - Similarities and Differences between Christianity and Other ReligionsLoving everyone requires respect. While many religious people feel that only their beliefs are the "right" beliefs, this is incorrect. | Lesson 11 - Archangels and AngelsAngels capture our imaginations. From movies to literature, songs, poetry and great works of art, angels have inspired creative people of all mediums. | Lesson 12 - Christ's Twelve Disciples/ApostlesCentral to the teachings of Christ are His apostles. During Christ's time on earth, the twelve he chose where "disciples" or learners, after his death, the were "sent out" to carry his message to the world. | Lesson 13 - ConclusionChristianity is the largest religion in the world. There are many denominations of Christianly, although Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Protestant are the three largest churches of the faith. |
Additional Information | Course Title | : | Christianity 101: An Introduction | | CEU Value | : | | | Standard | : | Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard | | Accreditation | : | | | Languages | : | English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries | | Course Number | : | 7550551 | | Course Type | : | Spiritual Education | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : |  | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Grading Policy | : | Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned | | Assessment Method | : | Lesson assignments and review exams | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Requirements | : | View Technical Requirements | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $35.00 (no CEU Certificate) | | | | | NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, certification or educational requirements.
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