CH110: Revolutions and Revivals

Foundations for the Christian Life · Feb 8, 2026 · 37m

The evolution of Christian thought and practice from the mid-17th through the 20th centuries focuses on the tension between intellectual shifts and spiritual renewals. Detailed timelines and charts track the rise of Enlightenment rationalism and Deism, which challenged traditional orthodoxy by prioritizing human reason and the Scientific Revolution. In response to these changes, the texts highlight the emergence of Pietism, Methodism, and the Great Awakening, movements that emphasized personal devotion, emotional conversion, and global missions. The documents also profile influential…