The conception that events constitute history and bear meaning is demonstrated most clearly in the history of the
Church. The transformation of events into destiny is particularly true in the Armenian experience. The role of
history and reflection upon its significance; doctrinal developments; issues spanning Armenian Church history;
the life, times, works, concepts and influence of outstanding spokesmen; these themes and others form the contents
of the courses listed below.
CH 101 Armenian Church History I
An overview of Armenian Church history from the beginnings to the end of the eighth century-first-century
evangelization through the Arab invasions.
CH 102 Armenian Church History II
An overview of Armenian Church history from the ninth to the end of the sixteenth century-rise of the Bagratid
Dynasty and re-establishment of the Armenian Kingdom at Ani through the fall of Constantinople and establishment
of the Armenian Patriarchate.
CH 103 Armenian Church History III
An overview of Armenian Church history from the seventeenth century to the present-migrations to Europe and
Southeast Asia and forced resettlement of Armenians in Persia through Armenian colonies in Russia and contacts
with the Russian czars. Liberation of Yerevan and Etchmiadzin from Persian rule by Russia through persecution
of the Mother See within the Soviet Union and the relocation of the Catholicosate of Cilicia from Sis to
Lebanon.
CH 450 Seminar in Armenian Church History
The seminar is devoted to one or more of the pertinent periods, ecclesiastical issues, major figures, or the
framing and solving of important questions in the history of the Armenian Church.
CH 451 Directed Reading in Armenian Church History
Focused reading and research in a given period, event, or ecclesiastical issue. May be repeated once, but
may not be considered as substitute for more than one core-requirement course.
CH 480 Independent Study in Armenian Church History
Independent and advanced study dealing with a problem in the field of Armenian Church history, for students
who have completed basic courses in the area. May be repeated once.
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