History of Christianity
History of Christianity
The study of Christian history is an integral aspect of our identity as Christians. The History of Christianity concentration leads you to explore the significance of key people, events, and movements in the continuing story of God’s people—the church of Jesus Christ. In addition to basic courses that survey the history of the church, you will also have the opportunity to focus in depth on the life of the church during specific eras.
Concentration Coordinator: Prabo Mihindukulasuriya
MATS Requirements
For a History of Christianity concentration in the Master of Arts in Theological Studies program, you will need to complete the following Concentration Requirements in addition to the Foundational Core Courses listed on the MATS program page.
| Concentration Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| History of Christianity I & II (HIST 501 & 502) | 6 |
| 600-level History elective | 3 |
| History seminar | 3 |
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One of the following:
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27 |
The 3 credits of either History of Christianity I or II listed in the Foundational courses are incorporated in this list so that the total credits required for the program is 60.
Worksheet
Download the History of Christianity Worksheet (PDF) to keep track of your program and concentration requirements.
MDiv Requirements
For a History of Christianity concentration in the Master of Divinity program, you will need to complete the following courses as part of the Additional Requirements listed on the MDiv program page.
| Concentration Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| History of Christianity electives | 6 |
| History of Christianity seminar | 3 |
Featured Faculty
Cindy Aalders
Library Director; Associate Professor of the History of Christianity
Dr. Cindy Aalders is Director of the John Richard Allison Library and Associate Professor of the History of Christianity. She completed her doctoral studies at the University of Oxford, where her research focused on the spiritual lives and manuscript cultures of eighteenth-century British women.
Bruce Hindmarsh
James M. Houston Professor of Spiritual Theology; Professor of the History of Christianity
Bruce Hindmarsh took his DPhil degree in theology at Oxford University in 1993. From 1995 to 1997, he was a Research Fellow at Christ Church, Oxford. Since then, Bruce has published and spoken widely to international audiences on the history of early British evangelicalism.
Prabo Mihindukulasuriya
Assistant Professor of the History of Christianity
Dr. Prabo Mihindukulasuriya joined Regent’s faculty in 2022 after two decades of service at Colombo Theological Seminary in Sri Lanka, where he held a variety of faculty and staff roles. His extensive publication history includes Unmasking the Empire (Social Scientists Association, 2023).
