Week 6: Early Church History and Patristic Period

Lecture Topics:

Reading Assignment:

Read Chapter 6: Early Church History

Self-Scoring Quiz:

Question 1: Who were the primary figures of the Apostolic Era?

A) Paul and Peter
B) Augustine and Aquinas
C) Luther and Calvin
D) Irenaeus and Tertullian

Question 2: What role did the early church fathers play?

A) They influenced Christian theology
B) They created the Bible
C) They led political movements
D) They rejected traditional Christian beliefs

Question 3: What was one of the key theological contributions of the early church fathers?

A) Christ’s dual nature (fully divine, fully human)
B) Denial of the Holy Trinity
C) Salvation by works alone
D) Rejecting the Bible as authoritative

Question 4: Which council affirmed the doctrine of the Trinity?

A) Council of Nicaea
B) Council of Trent
C) First Vatican Council
D) Council of Constantinople

Writing Activity:

Instructions: Write a one-page essay summarizing the early church history and the contributions of the church fathers. Use **Microsoft Word** to create your document.

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