**NEWER VERSION OF THIS COURSE IS NOW AVAILABLE** The History of the Church (Didache Series), Part Two with Christopher Zehnder

Dear Student,

This course is scheduled to be retired on Aug 30, 2024.  You may continue using this course; however, we highly suggest moving to the new, updated course.  

https://moodle.homeschoolconnectionsonline.com/course/view.php?id=4102  The new course is similar and taught by a different teacher.

NOTICE: This is an older course recorded with Adobe Connect and/or Vimeo recordings. We are currently working to replace the recordings with new Zoom recordings.  Please don't hesitate to email us at homeschoolconnections@gmail.com with any questions.

How to get the most out of The History of the Church with Christopher Zehnder:

  • First, read the course details below.
  • Prepare a notebook for note-taking and homework.
  • Students begin the course by clicking on the "Recording" and watching the instructor's lecture for Class One.
  • Complete the Week One Activities.
  • If you need review, go back and watch the recording again and/or go over the Powerpoint.
  • Repeat until all classes are complete.
  • Once the course is completed to the parent's satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records. Homeschool Connections does not provide record keeping.

Note: This is Part One of a two-part course. 

Total Classes: 12

Prerequisite: None

Suggested Grade Level: 9th to 12th grade

Suggested Credit: 1 full semester Theology

Course Description: This course will explore the history of the Catholic Church with an emphasis on understanding the major events of Church history and how Catholic doctrine has developed over time.

Course Outline: Reading assignments listed for a particular work should be read before the class of that week. Thus, the reading assignment for  week one should be read before the class of that week. The instructor will indicate in the week an assignment is given when it will be due. 

Instructor: Christopher Zehnder

Course Materials: The History of the Church, by Peter V. Armenio; part of the Didache series published by the Midwest Theological Forum and Ignatius Press. The text is available at https://www.theologicalforum.org/Category/0/Product/312/The_History_of_the_Church_A_Complete_Course. Used copies may also be found online (bookfinder.com). ISBN # 978-1-890177-46-1

Homework: Students read assigned portions of the text, The History of the Church. Students will have two tests each semester. Students may expect to spend two to four hours a week on homework depending on the weekly assignments.