RELG 102 1st Edition Lecture 7 These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor s lecture GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes not as a substitute Current Lecture Christian Origins Some scholars cite the conversion of Constantine as perhaps the single most important political event in Christian history Emperor Theodosius in 381 CE make Christianity the official religion in Rome But all is not well in the church conflict Christianity is forced to deal with additional change Barbarians believe in strong warlike gods The fall of Rome is problematic Augustine addressed it in his writings Islam impacts the faith By the 11th century Christianity is in turmoil Schisms are canyons of dissent East vs West o 1054 churches split Catholic Orthodox Late middle ages Christians engage in violent acts o The crusade Many military engagements Three myths Muslims started the crusades The crusades were about freeing Jerusalem who won the crusades Christians o The inquisition Anybody who goes against the church are punished Corruption selling of indulgences papal power By now some are calling for reform The Protestant Reformation 1500s Martin Luther was central figure Central issue was authority Can church forgive sins make up rules Role of the bible October 31 1517 Martin Luther Lutherism John Calvin Calvinism o Calvinism was the most important reformation Anabaptism o Re baptizers
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