RELS133 Introduction to Christianity

Additional Resources (Beyond those found on the Online Syllabus will be located here. Check back frequently!--New links will be added from time to time.

Current Issues

The Trial of Bishop Righter (For Ordaining a Non-Celibate Gay Priest)

Episcopal Diocese of Newark, New Jersey: Collection of Articles/Links on the trial.

General Resources

Take a look at Richard Tatum's Glossary of Church History

David Penchansky's Theology 101 Class Notes at the University of St. Thomas. This site contains useful notes on a number of subjects which are also covered in Intro to Christianity, including:

The Church of The New Testament
The Apostolic Fathers
The Council of Chalcedon
Overview -- Didache Through Augustine
The Rise of Islam
The Church in the Middle Ages
The Rise of Monasticism
St. Thomas Aquinas
Martin Luther and the Reformation
The Second Vatican Council

Early Christianity

Jesus at 2000 Seminar
Alan Humm's Page for "Ancient Jewish Accounts of Jesus"
Early Christian Texts ("Church Fathers")

Controversial Issues/Groups

International Churches of Christ

Section on Internationl Church of Christ at Yahoo.com

Messianic Judaism

Jews for Jesus
Jews for Judaism (Response to Jews for Jesus)