

Course Summary: Why Study Christianity, the Bible, and Church History Course Overview
This micro-course provides a compelling introduction to the academic study of Christianity through three concise lessons totaling just 6 minutes of content. Students explore the foundational reasons for studying Christianity, the Bible, and church history in our contemporary world.

Who This Course Is For
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Students seeking to understand Western civilization and global culture
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Educators looking to incorporate religious literacy into their curriculum
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Professionals working in diverse, multicultural environments
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Anyone curious about Christianity's influence on art, literature, law, and social movements
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Believers and non-believers alike who want to understand this major world religion
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Lifelong learners interested in developing critical thinking skills through historical analysis

How Students Will Benefit
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Cultural Literacy: Understand references to Christianity in literature, art, politics, and media
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Historical Perspective: Gain insight into how Christianity shaped Western civilization and global culture
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Critical Thinking: Develop skills in analyzing complex texts and diverse perspectives
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Global Awareness: Better understand the worldview of 2.4 billion Christians worldwide
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Academic Foundation: Prepare for more advanced studies in religion, history, or humanities
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Professional Skills: Enhance ability to work respectfully with diverse populations

Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
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Articulate the key reasons why Christianity deserves academic study in the modern world
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Identify the Bible's influence on Western culture, literature, and social movements
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Explain how church history illuminates both religious development and broader historical patterns
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Recognize Christianity's role in major historical events and social changes
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Appreciate the complexity and nuance required when studying religious history
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Demonstrate understanding through a comprehensive multiple-choice assessment

Course Structure
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Lesson 1: Why Study Christianity? (2 minutes)
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Lesson 2: Why Study the Bible? (2 minutes)
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Lesson 3: Why Study Church History? (2 minutes)
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Assessment: 10-question multiple choice exam with answer key
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