Modern Christianity: Global Growth, Challenges, and Future Trends

Part 12 of 12

Examine how Christianity responded to modern challenges like science, secularization, and globalization. Discover trends shaping the church's future.

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American Church History: Religious Freedom and Great Awakenings

Part 11 of 12

Explore how Christianity developed in America through religious freedom, Great Awakenings, and denominational diversity. Understand American Christianity's unique features.

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The Protestant Reformation

Part 10 of 12

Understand how Martin Luther's 95 Theses sparked the Protestant Reformation. Learn key differences between Catholic and Protestant beliefs.

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Pre-Reformation Church Crisis

Part 9 of 12

Discover how church corruption, the Avignon papacy, and early reformers like Wycliffe and Hus set the stage for the Protestant Reformation.

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Crusades, Corruption, and Calls for Reform

Part 8 of 12

Examine the Crusades, papal power at its peak, and early reform movements. Learn how medieval Christianity shaped modern church practices.

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The Great Schism

Part 7 of 12

Understand why Christianity split into Catholic and Orthodox churches in 1054. Learn about the filioque controversy, cultural differences, and lasting impacts.

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The Medieval Church

Part 6 of 12

Explore how the medieval church gained power, converted barbarians, faced Islam, and developed differences between Eastern and Western Christianity.

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From Persecution to Power

Part 5 of 12

Learn how Constantine's conversion changed Christianity from persecuted sect to state religion. Explore the benefits and dangers of imperial favor.

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Faith Under Fire: The Persecuted Church

Part 4 of 12

Discover how early Christians faced persecution under Roman emperors and why the church grew stronger through suffering. Includes stories of famous martyrs.

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Pentecost: The Day Everything Changed

Part 3 of 12

Learn how Christianity exploded from 120 believers to thousands at Pentecost. Understand the early church's structure, conflicts, and rapid growth.

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The Bridge Between the Testaments

Part 2 of 12

What happened during the 400 silent years between Malachi and Matthew? Discover how God prepared the world for Jesus through Greeks, Romans, and Jewish sects.

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Why Church History Matters

Part 1 of 12

Discover why church history matters for your faith today. Learn from 2000 years of Christian triumphs and failures in this comprehensive 12-part series.

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Church History: Understanding 2000 Years of Christianity

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