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This midterm review guide covers the essential components necessary for the upcoming exam on Church History. You will be tested on matching significant events and dates, identifying individuals and their contributions, and linking quotes to their respective authors. Key dates to know include pivotal moments such as 70 AD, 312, and the rise of Islam. An essay on the evolution of Church-State relations from 100-900 AD is also required. Utilize readings from Augustine, Gelasius, and others to prepare effectively.
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Lecture 16 Midterm Review Dr. Ann T. Orlando 8October 2013
Midterm Review: Exam Structure • Test on October 15 • Closed book, closed notes • Match events with dates, more dates than events (25 pts) • Matching people with descriptions; more people than descriptions (25 pts) • Match quotes from readings to authors; more authors than quotes (25 pts) • Essay (25 pts)
Dates • If I were you, I would know what key events in Church History are associated with these dates: • 70 AD, • 251, • 312, • 410, • 496, • 622, • 732, • 800, • 989
Nero Decius Diocletian Constantine Theodosius I Clovis Justinian Mohammed Charles Martel Charlemagne Irene Prince Vladimir Augustine of Hippo Pope St. Leo I Pope Gelasius Patrick of Ireland Benedict of Nursia Pope St. Gregory I Columban(us) Augustine of Kent Maximus the Confessor John of Damascus Boniface Einhard People
Quotes • Will not be tricky • Five quotes, 7 authors • If I were you, I would re-read this: • Augustine, City of God • Benedict, Rule • Gelasius, Letter to Emperor on Two Powers • Einhard, Life of Charlemagne • Donation of Constantine • Maximus the Confessor, Letter • John of Damascus, Defense of Icons
Essay • Write an essay on the changes in “Church-State” relations (in the West) between 100 – 900 AD. • Your essay should include, at a minimum, the following • Persecution and Martyrs • Constantine the Great • Church Councils • Changing role of bishops before and after Constantine • Effect of fall of Roman Empire in West • Importance of monasticism • Rise of Islam • Rise of the Franks • Developments between Eastern and Western Christianity
Essay (cont.) • Our readings that you should reference in your essay • Augustine, City of God • Pope Gelasius on Two Powers • Donation of Constantine • Einhard, Life of Charlemagne • You must indicate at least what century events and people occurred in. You do not need to specify exact dates. • If I were you, I would study by making an outline of my answer with the above on it. Then first thing on the exam, replicate the outline and write from that.