The Age of Jesus and the Apostles (6 BC-AD 70) + The Age of Catholic Christianity (70-312)
God becoming man. Did lots of cool things and started Christianity!
Who is Jesus (around 3 BC to 30/33 AD)?
Bishop of Lyons who wrote against gnostic heresies and defended apostolic tradition
Council that argued about Jesus' deity and against Arianism. Questioned if Jesus was a subordinate God. It affirmed Christ's divinity and established Nicene Creed.
What is the Council of Nicea? (325)
Barbarian chief is the first one of importance to convert to orthodox Christianity; led to the conversion of 3,000 soldiers; led to power to shift to the West again
What is the Baptism of Clovis? (508)
Time period in Europe featuring a deeper appreciation of art, science, and humanism, establishing roots of modern Western civilization
What is the beginning of the Renaissance? (14th century ish)
The Holy Spirit descends upon the Apostles and early followers of Jesus. Considered the Birthday of the Church
What is the day of Pentecost? (30 CE, 50 days after resurrection)
Father of Latin theology who was the first person to use the term "Trinity." Considered "Father of Latin Christianity"
Who was Tertullian? (155 to 220 AD)
Bishop of Caesarea who helped form monasticism and develop the Nicene creed after fighting against Arianism.
What is the death of Mohammed? (June 8, 632)
What is the Great/Western Schism? (1378 to 1417)
Figure with radical conversion from being persecutor of Christians to furthering the early Christian Church and writing the majority of the New Testament
Who is Paul? (5 to 64 ADish)
Early Christian scholar who prioritized exposition of Scripture and helped shape Christian views on Scripture and theology
Who was Origen? (185 to 254 AD)
Bishop of Hippo who emphasized salvation by grace, affirmed sacramental validity rested not in the minister but in Christ, and claimed authority of Church over the State.
Who was Augustine? (354 to 430)
The Church splits between the Roman Catholic Church (West) and the Eastern Orthodox Church (East), caused by theological disagreements and arguments over papal authority.
What is the East-West Schism? (1054)
Council that ended the Great/West Schism by removing popes and elected Martin V; also condemned Jan Hus for heresy
What is the Council of Constance? (1414 to 1418)
Bishop of Antioch in early second century who emphasized church unity, authority of bishops, and the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist
Who is Ignatius? (35 to 108 AD)
Who is Athanasius? (296 to 373)
Council that deemed that Jesus was fully God and fully human, which led to the foundation of salvation through Jesus Christ, fully God and fully man.
What was the Council of Chalcedon? (451)
One of the most famous Christian theologians who wrote Summa Theologica and widely influenced Catholic doctrine
Who was Thomas Aquinas? (1224 to 1274)
Invention that led to mass printing, especially of Scripture, which allowed for greater distribution of information and spread of Christian ideas
What is the invention of the printing press? (1450)
Aged bishop of Smyrna in western Asia minor. Considered "Father of Christians"
Who is Polycarp? (69 to 155 AD)
What is Constantine's conversion? (312)
Rome falls after the Germans sack it, meaning centralized Roman rule in the West comes to an end.
What is the fall of the Roman Empire? (395 to 476)
Who was Francis of Assisi? (1181 to 1226)
Columbus travels to America as part of the exploration movement, which led to global trade and cultural exchanges.
What is Columbus travels to America? (1492)