Romans: Nicene Christianity

The Nicene fathers, Augustine and Boethius

Romans: Nicene Christianity introduces students to the creeds and councils of the early Church and the fascinating story of how they came about. Wesley Callihan guides students through Augustine’s Confessions and City of God, and selections from John Chrysostom, Athanasius, and Boethius. Learn how the late Roman Christians viewed themselves as the last remnants of Paganism fell, and the Christian defense mounted by Augustine against the accusations that Rome fell because she abandoned the Pagan gods. Learn how Athanasius influenced the Council of Nicea as the Church gathered to discuss the deity of Christ.

12 lessons (video lectures and curriculum) · Grades 9–12+

Nicene Christianity: the course, the workbook and the Reader
The course streams in the Roman Roads app; the printed Reader and workbook are the optional upgrades.
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  • 12 video lectures. Stream or download videos in the Roman Roads app, yours for life
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  • Workbook (PDF) with answer key
  • A and B exams with teacher guide
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The lectures

Twelve lectures, eight hours

Each lecture opens with a short review, then summary, commentary and connections across history, art and theology. Watch Lecture 1 free.

  1. 1Constantine and The Council of Nicaea40 min
  2. 2The Nicene and Post-Nicene Age39 min
  3. 3Athanasius's On the Incarnation41 min
  4. 4Athanasius's Life of Anthony36 min
  5. 5John Chrysostom45 min
  6. 6Augustine's Confessions I42 min
  7. 7Augustine's Confessions II41 min
  8. 8Augustine's City of God I46 min
  9. 9Augustine's City of God II45 min
  10. 10Augustine's City of God III35 min
  11. 11Augustine's City of God IV34 min
  12. 12Boethius32 min
Taught byWesley Callihan
The books

What your student reads

  • AthanasiusOn the Incarnation, Life of Anthony
  • Basil the GreatOn the Holy Spirit
  • John ChrysostomBaptismal Lectures, Paschal Homily
  • Gregory of NazianzusFuneral Oration
  • AugustineConfessions, City of God
  • BoethiusThe Consolation of Philosophy

Every assigned text is in the Nicene Christianity Reader (Vol. 8), as a printed book or the eBook that comes with the course. Students are welcome to use other editions of the great books they already own with this course. The video lectures reference Latin or Greek line numbers, which allows a broader use of editions for those who prefer to bring their own.

OWC Reader Vol. 8 • Nicene Christianity
Old Western Culture Reader · Vol. 8

Nicene Christianity

778 pages · 6 × 9 in. · paperback $32 · hardback $45 · eBook included with the course

About this Reader
Part ofOld Western Culture: The RomansFour units, 48 lectures, two high-school credits · from from $299
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Questions

Is Nicene Christianity right for a younger student?

Old Western Culture is intended for mature and discerning students; we recommend it for ages 14 and up. The course deals with mature themes such as paganism, sexual immorality, battle scenes (mostly in the reading) and classical paintings, and is meant to equip your child with a Biblical lens for them. We assume a working knowledge of the Bible and basic Christian doctrine.

How much credit is it?

One unit is half a high-school credit in literature or history; a full year of four units is two credits.

How long does a unit take?

Nine weeks: one lecture a week, with the reading and the questions between. The Honors schedule reads everything; the Essentials schedule reads a shorter selection and still watches every lecture.

Do we need the printed Reader?

No. The Reader eBook is in the app with the course, and the editions already on your shelf work too. We do recommend reading in print, whether that is our Reader, a Roman Roads Classic where one exists, or your own copy; the Reader’s advantage is every assigned text in one volume.

Can a co-op or school use it?

Yes. Students watch at home and discuss in class, or a teacher lectures live. Ask us about group licensing.

Is it a subscription?

No. You buy it once and it is yours for life.

Romans: Nicene Christianity

The complete digital course, from $74.75. Add the printed Reader and workbook above.