CH 7225 The Reformation Era - Spring 2021 Syllabus

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Syllabus for CH 7225 The Reformation Era (Spring 2021) at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, taught by Dr. Martin I. Klauber. The course provides a historical and theological overview of Western Christendom’s transformation through Luther’s rediscovery of the Gospel, covering late medieval conditions, the Lutheran, Zwinglian, and Calvinist reforms, the rise of Anglicanism, Anabaptist and “left-wing” movements, and the Counter-Reformation. It specifies required texts, participation, oral reports, papers, midterm and final exam structures, and related academic policies and COVID-19 teaching format guidance.

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Course Description

Required Texts

Course Requirements

Class Participation

Oral Reports

Paper

Midterm and Final Exams

TIU Policies

Students with Disabilities

Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism

Covid-19 Teaching

Lecture Schedule and Reading Assignments

Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Spring, 2021 CH 7225 The Reformation Era Dr. Martin I. Klauber Syllabus Course Description: Historical and theological overview of the changes in the history of Western Christendom through Luther’s rediscovery of the Gospel. Topics covered included the condition of the late medieval church; the Lutheran, Zwinglian, and Calvinist reformations; the rise of Anglicanism; the Anabaptist and “left-wing” movements; and the Counter-Reformation. Required Texts: John Dillenberger, Martin Luther: Selections ISBN-10: 0385098766 John Calvin, Institutes ofthe Christian Religion ISBN-10: 0664220282 Timothy George, Theology of the Reformers ISBN-10: 0805401954 Carter Lindberg, The European Reformations ISBN-10: 1557865752 Course Requirements: Class attendance is considered mandatory. The student's final grade will be lowered by onehalf of a letter grade for each absence. Grading will be based on the following: 1. Class Participation-10%; 2. Oral Reports-20%; Each student will lead an oral discussion based on one of the following a) A section of Calvin’s Institutes; b) Another primary source selection from the writings of any major Reformation figure; c) A major secondary work about the Reformation. Oral reports will begin the third weekend of class and should last about 30 minutes. The students should submit an outline of their presentation to the class and the report should include both lecture and discussion. Grading on the oral report will be based on the quality of the outline, lecture and discussion. Discussion questions should be included on the outline. 3. Paper-25%. The paper is due on the day of the final exam and should be based on the same topic as the oral report. All paper topics need to be cleared with the instructor. Papers should be at least 10 pages but not more than 20 pages in length. Footnotes and bibliography are required and should follow the Chicago Manual of Style format. 3. Midterm (20%) and Final Exams –(25%); The exams will be an essay format and the students will submit sample short answer and essay questions the week prior to the tests. The instructor will choose from this list twenty-five short answer and two essays as possible questions for the final. The students will receive these possible questions one month prior to the tests. The exams will consist often short answer questions and one essay. In essence, the students will write their own test. TIU POLICIES: Students with Disabilities In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the policy of Trinity Evangelical Divinity school to provide appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or academic adjustments, and services to students with a documented disability to help ensure an equal educational opportunity. Students seeking these services should contact Jana Holiday, Associate Dean of Students, at the earliest possible time with supporting documentation. If you believe you might have a disability that negatively impacts your educational performance, but have never been diagnosed, you are encouraged to meet with Jana Holiday to discuss your needs. [You can contact her at jrholiday@tiu.edu](You can contact her at jrholiday@tiu.edu) or 847- 317-4063. Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism The community at Trinity International University promotes at commitment to integrity in all areas of life. In the case of breaches of academic honesty such as plagiarism or cheating on examinations, the matter will be reported to the Dean/Associate Dean of Students. Students should be advised that normally in cases of academic dishonesty or plagiarism the penalty shall be a “0" for the assignment and an “F” for the course. For the full policy, please see the TEDS/TGS Student Guide. Covid-19 Teaching Blended-Face to Face and Synchronous In light of the COVID public health situation and in order to maximize pe

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What topics does CH 7225 The Reformation Era cover?

The course reviews historical and theological changes from Luther’s rediscovery of the Gospel, including the late medieval church, Lutheran/Zwinglian/Calvinist reformations, Anglicanism, Anabaptist and “left-wing” movements, and the Counter-Reformation.

What are the required components and grading breakdown?

Grading includes Class Participation (10%), Oral Reports (20%), Paper (25%), and Midterm (20%) plus Final Exams (25%), with specific instructions for each assessment type.

How are oral reports and papers structured?

Each student leads an oral discussion based on a section of Calvin’s Institutes, another primary source from a major Reformation figure, or a major secondary work. The paper is due on the final exam day, must match the oral report topic, is 10–20 pages, and requires footnotes and a bibliography in Chicago Manual of Style format.

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