Introduction to Christianity

Introduction to Christianity is a clear, accessible course for anyone who wants to understand Christian belief, history, Scripture, worship, and practice. Designed within the broader field of Religion & Spirituality, this course helps students build a thoughtful foundation for studying Christianity with confidence and respect.

Explore Christian Belief, History, Scripture, Worship, And Practice

• Gain a structured introduction to Christianity from its Jewish and Greco-Roman roots to its global presence today
• Understand key Christian teachings about Jesus, the Trinity, salvation, grace, faith, and discipleship
• Learn how the Bible, worship, prayer, baptism, communion, and the Christian calendar shape Christian life
• Compare Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical, and Pentecostal traditions with historical context

A Clear Guide to Christian Belief, History, Scripture, Worship, and Practice for students beginning their study of Christianity.

This Introduction to Christianity course offers a practical path through the major ideas, people, texts, and traditions that have shaped the Christian faith. Students begin with the foundations of Christianity, including its origins in the world of ancient Judaism and the wider Greco-Roman setting, before turning to the life, ministry, teachings, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth.

The course then guides students through Scripture, including the Old Testament, New Testament, the Gospels, Paul, and the early Christian community. Along the way, students examine central Christian beliefs such as the Trinity, sin, grace, salvation, faith, the mission of the Church, and the meaning of Christian hope.

Students also explore Christian practice through worship, prayer, the Christian calendar, baptism, and communion, while learning how these practices differ across major traditions. Lessons on Christian history trace the movement from persecution to Christendom, the formation of creeds and councils, the Reformation, revival movements, and the growth of Christianity in the modern and global world.

By the end of this Religion & Spirituality course, students will be able to describe Christianity with greater accuracy, recognize the diversity of Christian traditions, interpret core beliefs in historical context, and continue studying Christianity responsibly with a stronger foundation.