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What is a Protestant?
This course comprehensively breaks down what it means to be a Protestant, considering both the history of the religious affiliation, as well as Protestant activities today.
What is a Protestant? Whether you are listening to a podcast about American politics, trying to understand the history behind the Irish backstop, or wondering why almost a quarter of Brazilians identify as Protestants, you will know that this question has never been more important, nor more puzzling. This eight-lesson course charts the history, people and major ideas behind Protestantism, taking students from a brief history of what Christianity looked like before 1500 to the birth of Protestantism and leading up to grappling with modern philosophical movements like Christian Transhumanism. Students will use this as a springboard to engage in more current concepts about how and why Protestantism's origins have been able to bring believers to a place of looking forward to what some commentators see as its digital future.
Course Content
8 LESSONS
8 HOURS Total Length
Lesson 1
A Brief History: Christianity Before 1500
60 minutes
Lesson 2
The Reformation: What, How, and Why?
60 minutes
Lesson 3
The Five Solae: Scripture, Faith, Christ, Grace, Glory
60 minutes
Lesson 4
The Founding Fathers: Luther and Calvin
60 minutes
Lesson 5
Insular Protestants: Britain and Ireland
60 minutes
Lesson 6
Great Awakening: The American Revivals
60 minutes
Lesson 7
Just As I Am: The Rise of Televangelism
60 minutes
Lesson 8
Yet Not I: Christian Transhumanism
60 minutes
Key Skills
Historical Thinking
Understanding Religions
Critical Analysis
Educator
Patrick M
English Specialist
Partick is an academic who loves to share his passion for English. He has over 300 hours of experience and a particular interest in poetry.
