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The module focus on South African Church History from the late 17th Century at the Cape to the 21st Century in modern era.
The module highlights main historical and theological trajectories, trends and personalities in the history of Christianity in South Africa as was influenced by its European and North America roots, and how these impacted on the life of South Africa.
Specifically, it highlights the role of Christianity in its complicity of social injustices with regard to the issues of land, women and slaves but also its role in bringing about liberation.
The goal is to develop a historical consciousness that is critical. Why and where do many Christian denominations and religions today in South Africa?
The Church Struggle in South Africa by 
Christianity in South Africa by 
The Story of Christianity: Volume 2 by 
The Shaping of South African Society, 1652-1840 by 
Christianity and the Colonisation of South Africa, 1487-1883 by 
Christianity and the Modernisation of South Africa, 1867-1936 by 
Echoes of slavery : voices from South Africa's past by 
Portrait of a Slave Society by 
Slaves and free Blacks at the Cape, 1658-1700 by 
Early Slavery at the Cape of Good Hope, 1652-1717 by 
The Early Mission in South Africa by 
The London Missionary Society in Southern Africa, 1799-1999 by 
The Shape of Christian History by
"How should thoughtful Christians-especially historians and missiologists-make sense of global Christianity as an unfolding historical movement? Highlighting both the continuity and the diversity within the Christian movement over the centuries, this comprehensive resource from Scott Sunquist offers a framework for how to read and write church history"-
Church History by
This lively book not only unpacks the history of Christianity, but also explains how church history is created and organized. Different from traditional church history textbooks, the book:
Has a global emphasis, rather than an exclusively Euro-American one;
Explains the discipline of church history in addition to the content;
Is readable, engaging, and inviting to new students;
Makes church history accessible rather than stressing obscure dates and names.
Conceptually, this book is revolutionary. The story of Christianity is never complete: it only expands. By allowing fresh players into the story, broadening our perspective to include women, the working class, heretics, and priests outside mainstream «orthodoxy,» we become open to new ways of understanding. And these new perspectives enhance our comprehension of the endlessly surprising story of Christianity's past.
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Why Church History Matters by
"For many Christians who believe the Bible is the only ultimate authority for faith and life, questions about the role and value of the church's traditions can be difficult to tackle. But let's be honest: even those of us who admit that church history is important are often too intimidated or busy to delve into it deeply. And for students, it's sometimes difficult to see how church history matters in practical ways for future vocations inside and outside the contemporary church. In this wide-ranging book, veteran teacher Bob Rea tackles these barriers to understanding and embracing the significance of the faith and practice of our spiritual forebears. Rea not only skillfully explains why church history matters--he shows why it should matter to you."
Church history : an introduction to research methods and resources by
"In their Church History, James Bradley and Richard Muller lay out guidelines, methods, and basic reference tools for research and writing in the fields of church history and historical theology. Over the years, this book has helped countless students define their topics, locate relevant source materials, and write quality papers. This revised, expanded, and updated second edition includes discussion of Internet-based research, digitized texts, and the electronic forms of research tools. The greatly enlarged bibliography of study aids now includes many significant new resources that have become available since the first edition's publication in 1995. Accessible and clear, this introduction will continue to benefit both students and experienced scholars in the field."
Doing Church History by
The text is intended to be helpful to a student with no history background. The book is divided into two parts. The first deals with theoretical issues such as the need for church history, how you write about God as a cause of events, and objectivity in historical research. The second is more pratcical in nature, and deals with the types and use of sources, documentation, and types of historical research. The appendices provide helpful information on terms, how to use church history in a local church, and how to write a local church history.
The Changing Shape of Church History by
New, different readings of church history are finally reflecting Christianity's deep roots in every culture worldwide. González listens to voices from centers other than the North Atlantic to help us see a different perspective of church history -- a global story that includes those previously marginalized -- as he offers us a hopeful outlook for the future of world Christianity.
