REL-439 Wesleyan Church History and Polity

This course is a study of the history of The Wesleyan Church and its polity with the past providing a basis of discussion for the future of the church. Students will explore the work of the Wesleys and the Methodist movement, along with the abolitionist and revivalist streams that flowed into the denomination. Students will also explore The Discipline with particular attention on the constitution of The Wesleyan Church and its impact on local churches today. Finally, students will reflect on their own calling as world changers and ordained leaders within The Wesleyan Church. Not open to students with credit in REL-431 or REL-432.

Credits

3

Notes

3