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Paul and the First Christian Missionaries
Trace Paul's travels and get a sense of the man who was tireless in spreading the Gospel.
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The Early Martyrs
This episode examines why Christians have often died for their faith, and introduces the martyrs.
St. Antony, the First Monk
Look at St. Antony's life, his discipline, and his insights about the value of solitude.
The Desert Fathers and Mothers
The writings of desert monks are full of tough-minded wisdom gained in the struggle against themselves.
Augustine
Meet one of the most important Christian writers: Augustine, whose conversion infuses his work.
St. Patrick and the Conversion of Ireland
St. Patrick brought the gift of faith to his captors and made Ireland a Christian stronghold.
St. Benedict and His Rule
Monks' lives were disorganized until Benedict transformed monastic life with The Rule of St. Benedict.
Saints and the People Who Make Them
In a roadmap for this course, Professor Graham shows how you’ll delve into the stories of Christian saints.
Philip Neri: Playful Pragmatist
Explore the pragmatic teaching as well as the humor and independence of Philip Neri in 16th-century Florence.
Peter and Mary Magdalene: Early Saint Stories
Here, examine two important figures in Christian history: the apostle Peter and the biblical Mary Magdalen.
Perpetua and Felicity: Mothers and Martyrs
Shed light on the role of women and the uneasy state of Christianity in its early centuries.
Empress Irene and the Veneration of Images
Delve into the intersection of power and religion with the story of Irene of Athens.