History of Religion

Major trends across Christianity in the 13th Century and a few minor Crusades.

The Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Crusades.

The theolgoical developments of purgatory, flagellation, and Corpus Christi in the 13th Century.

The Albigensian, Fifth, and Sixth Crusades.

The founding of the Franciscan and Dominican Orders.

The successful conquest but failed crusade that destroyed Constantinople.

A quick biography of Anselm and a deep philosophical dive into Scholasticism.

General trends around Christendom in the 11th and 12th centuries. It also includes more details on the Northern Crusades.

Third Crusade and the Northern Crusades in the Baltics.

General overview of Reconquista and specifically the Portuguese.

The Minor and Second Crusade.

Legends and Myths that come from and were popularized during the Crusades.

The First Crusade.

The Context for the First Crusade in the 11th Century.

Gregorian Reforms to the Papacy in the 11th Century.

A brief review of the major trends in the first 1000 years of Christianity setting the stage for the second 1000 years of Christianity. Also, some quick housekeeping since it is the 40th episode. 

Eastern Christendom in the 9th and 10th centuries along with the spread of Christianity in the East. 

Eastern Christianity trends in the 8th, 9th, and 10th centuries. 

Developments of Western Christianity and the Papacy in the 9th and 10th centuries.

The rise and impact of Charlemagne on Christianity. 

The Iconoclast issue climaxes with the 7th Ecumenical Council. 

The furthering separation between the Eastern and Western Churches.

How Christendom reacted to the rise of the Islamic Empires.

After the foundations of Christendom have been laid a look at the rising rival and establishment of Christendom.

The church from the middle of the fifth century to the end of the sixth. 

The church after the Council of Chalcedon from the latter half of the fifth century into the early sixth century including the Second Council of Constantinople in 553.

The Council of Chalcedon and the rise of Leo as the first pope amidst world events in the West.

The fallout between the Alexandrian school and the Antiochian school over the council of Constantinople and the result of the Council of Ephesus. 

An entire episode on St. Augustine. 

A look at major players and movements in the fourth century church along with wrapping up the century.

The Cappadocian Fathers and the end of Arianism at the Council of Constantinople. 

The church, main actors, and culture in the middle of the fourth century.

How Christianity changed and reacted to Constantine's life at the end of his life.

The Council of Nicaea and Constantine's influence on Christian Theology.

What Christians were doing while Constantine rose to power.

An introduction to the new state religion with the rise of Constantine.

A look at significant figures and events that were missed during the third century as we move into the fourth century. 

A look at end of the century developments for Christianity in the third century. 

A look at the formation and church structure in the second half of the third century.

A look at new challenges for the Christian movement in the first half of the third century.

A look at Carthage and the theologian Cyprian under new imperial persecutions. 

North African Christianity and Thinkers at turn of the second and third centuries. 

A look at larger trends in Christianity and what the average Christian may have been like.

A look at Justin Martyr, Tertullian, and Irenaeus. 

A look at the Apologists of the second century.

The start of the second century provided new challenges for the church as it marched on after the death of the first generation of Christians. 

Some interesting Conspiracy theories about the early church and wrapping up the first century.

The last half of the first century of Christianity. 

The events that occurred after Paul's death that impacted the church, particularly the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem.

How Paul shaped the early church after the death of Christ and why he is considered the second most important figure in the History of Christianity.