Current LectureChristian OriginsSome scholars cite the conversion of Constantine as “perhaps the single most important political event” in Christian historyEmperor Theodosius in 381 CE make Christianity the official religion in RomeBut all is not well in the church; conflictChristianity is forced to deal with additional changeBarbarians believe in strong, warlike godsThe fall of Rome is problematicAugustine addressed it in his writingsIslam impacts the faithBy the 11th century, Christianity is in turmoilSchisms are canyons of dissentEast vs. West1054- churches split; Catholic/OrthodoxLate middle ages- Christians engage in violent actsThe crusadeMany military engagementsThree myths: Muslims started the crusades, The crusades were about freeing Jerusalem, who won the crusades, Christians.The inquisitionAnybody who goes against the church are punishedCorruption (selling of indulgences; papal power)By now, some are calling for reformThe Protestant Reformation1500sMartin Luther was central figureCentral issue was “authority”Can church forgive sins, make up rules?Role of the bible?October 31, 1517Martin Luther- LutherismJohn Calvin- CalvinismCalvinism was the most important reformationAnabaptismRe-baptizersRELG 102 1st Edition Lecture 7These 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. Westo 1054- churches split; Catholic/Orthodox- Late middle ages- Christians engage in violent actso 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- Calvinismo Calvinism was the most important reformation- Anabaptismo