Syllabus, Semester 2, Week 3

Mr. Ditzenberger-Church History
Lesson: Problems of the Early Church Unit 4-EarlyChurch-post Canon Week: 3 Dates: January 28th to February 1st
Objectives:
1. Students will discuss the differences common early Church false teaching of Marcionism and Gnosticism.
2. Students will review chapter 1.
3. Students will take a test over chapter 1.
4. Students will list the contributions of Constantine and analyze the evidence for and against his conversion.
5. Students will learn about the historical context that created a need for creeds by discussion and direct instruction.

Monday
1. Finish chapter 1.
2. Notes on Marcionism and Gnosticism from notes.

Tuesday
1. Review Chapter 1
2. Skits-Marcionism, Gnosticism, Judaizers, Authority of Leaders/Unity,

Wednesday
1. Chapter 1 test.
2. Crossword Chapter 2.

Thursday
1. Constantine-controversy and contributions to the faith

Friday
1. The Need for Creeds-why creeds are needed