CH 600 History of Methodism

Required texts: Kinghorn, Kenneth, The Heritage of American Methodism, Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1999. Norwood, Frederick A., The Story of American Methodism, Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1974. Those students who have read either of these books can arrange to read alternate materials. Recommended for present and future reference: Rowe, Kenneth E., Editor, United Methodist Studies: Basic Bibliographies, Nashville: Abingdon Press, 3rd edition, 1992.https://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/2525/thumbnail.jp

CH 502 Church History II

1. Henry Bettenson, ed., Documents of the Christian Church, second edition (London, New York: Oxford University Press, 1963). 2. Justo L. González, The Story of Christianity: The Reformation to the Present Day (San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1984). 3. Kerr, Hugh T., ed., Readings in Christian Thought, Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1966. 4. Although not required, students may wish to obtain The Baker Atlas of Christian History, ed. Tim Dowley (Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1996).https://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/3121/thumbnail.jp

CH 600 History of Methodism

1999. -Norwood, Frederick A., The Story of American Methodism, Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1974. -Rowe, Kenneth E., United Methodist Studies: Basic Bibliographies, Third edition, Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1992. (Note: This book is for reference, future consolation on specific subjects, and use in your used book store browsings.)https://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/3461/thumbnail.jp

CH 600 History of Methodism

General Learning Goals (1) To develop an appreciation for the Methodist heritage, so that the student who is interested in Methodism understands that our generation lives on the growing edge of this important Christian tradition. (2) To acquire basic factual knowledge of persons, ideas, places, events, and movements that helped shape the history of American Methodism. (3) To comprehend the factors that motivated American Methodism to develop its beliefs, practices, and structures and to grasp why, from time to time, the church modified them. (4) To understand the theological shifts that have taken place within American Methodism. (5) To view present challenges and opportunities in the light of the prior beliefs and actions of those in the Wesleyan tradition. (6) To evaluate one’s Christian vocation in the light of United Methodist history. (7) To gain insight into the nature of Christian ministry in the context of United Methodism.https://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/3459/thumbnail.jp

CH 501 Church History I

1. Bettenson, Henry, ed., Documents of the Christian Church, second edition, London, New York: Oxford University Press, 1963. 2. González, Justo L., The Story of Christianity, vol. I, The Early Church to the Dawn of the Reformation, San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1984. (Vol. II will be used for CH 502) 3. Kerr, Hugh T., ed., Readings in Christian Thought, Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1966.https://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/1579/thumbnail.jp

CH 600 History of Methodism

General Learning Goals (1) To develop an appreciation for the Methodist heritage, so that the student who is interested in Methodism understands that our generation lives on the growing edge of this important Christian tradition. (2) To acquire basic factual knowledge of persons, ideas, places, events, and movements that helped shape the history of American Methodism. (3) To comprehend the factors that motivated American Methodism to develop its beliefs, practices, and structures and to grasp why, from time to time, the church modified them. (4) To understand the theological shifts that have taken place within American Methodism. (5) To view present challenges and opportunities in the light of the prior beliefs and actions of those in the Wesleyan tradition. (6) To evaluate one’s Christian vocation in the light of United Methodist history. (7) To gain insight into the nature of Christian ministry in the context of United Methodism.https://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/3459/thumbnail.jp

CH 600 History of Methodism

1. Kinghorn, Kenneth, The Heritage of American Methodism, Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1999. 2. Norwood, Frederick A., The Story of American Methodism, Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1974.https://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/2246/thumbnail.jp

CH 600 B History of Methodism

Texts Required texts: Kinghorn, Kenneth, The Heritage of American Methodism, Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1999. Norwood, Frederick A., The Story of American Methodism, Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1974. Those students who have read either of these books can arrange to read alternate materials. Recommended for present and future reference: Rowe, Kenneth E., Editor, United Methodist Studies: Basic Bibliographies, Nashville: Abingdon Press, 3rd edition, 1992.https://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/2358/thumbnail.jp

CH 600 History of Methodism

Kinghorn, Kenneth, The Heritage of American Methodism, Lexingtron: Emeth Press, 2008. Norwood, Frederick A., The Story of American Methodism, Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1974. Those students who have read either of these books can arrange to read alternate materials.https://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/1273/thumbnail.jp

CH 623 History of Methodism

Kinghorn, Kenneth, The Heritage of American Methodism, Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1999. Norwood, Frederick A., The Story of American Methodism, Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1974.https://place.asburyseminary.edu/syllabi/1950/thumbnail.jp