Church History
This is an educational video resource for group study. Featuring Hilly Hicks as host and narrator, it explores the history of African Americans in what is known as the United Methodist Church.
Dr. Martin E. Marty asks "What's your story?" He expands upon this question by talking about the disciples and apostles, the Catholic Middle Ages, the Reformation, Christianity in America, and other events that have impacted the story up through today.
"The Christian Year" is a calendar based on the life of Jesus. Origins, themes and personal significance of the Christian Year are highlighted in this lavishly photographed video.
Dr. Karen L. Carter hosts this tape on Martin Luther and John Calvin. It looks at Luther's late Medieval world and his message of God's grace, and shows the impact of Calvin's reformist teachings on the European continent and England.
This tape explores Augustine's faith development and shows how the great Popes Leo and Gregory shaped the course of Western church history.
Shot on location at the Monastery of St. Francis at Assisi, part one of this video captures a glimpse of monastic life in the Middle Ages. Part two was filmed on the island of Malta & demonstrates how the piety behind the Crusades affected Medieval life.
Dr. Karen L. Carter presents the world of the Middle Ages in which Thomas Aquinas struggled with Christian faith and illustrates how and where the early seeds of the Reformation of Western Christianity were sown.
David Barton presents evidence to show the Christian heritage of our public educational system.
The Reformation dramatically changed the course of Christian history and Western civilization. The issues they faced then still confronts us today. Bring the Reformation alive to introduce the key reformers and major turning points.
This tape highlights the life of the St. Francis of Assisi. Beginning with the party-prone teenager Francis and concluding with a blessing from a dying founder, the film is simple, factual and powerful.
Television journalist Steve Bell hosts the series on early Christian church history from 33 to 313 A.D. The six programs in the series are: Foundations - the Apostles; Spread; Accusations; Persecutions; Testimony; and Transitions.
Cross and crown, wheat and grapes, signs and symbols - these are just a few of the images and ideas explored in this well photographed video. The tape enriches the viewer's understanding of traditional Christian symbols.
Come with us as we explore the history, traditions and experiences of Pentecost and how it empowered the early church to experience and live Pentecost lives.
