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4.1 Anglicanism (the Anglican Church)

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Before you read: we already touched upon the differences between the Anglican Church and the Catholic Church during the second Module, dedicated to the Church history. Discuss the information relevant to the topic that you already know from the course ( 3 minutes ).   Anglicanism vs Catholicism Introducion . The differences between the Catholic Church and the Anglican Church are significant, stemming from their historical origins, theological beliefs, practices, and organizational structures. These differences have led to distinct religious traditions with unique approaches to faith and worship. 2. The Catholic Church traces its roots back to the apostles and the teachings of Jesus Christ. It regards the Bishop of Rome , or the Pope, as the successor of Saint Peter and the highest authority in matters of faith and morals. The Anglican Church, on the other hand, emerged from the English Reformation in the 16th century when King Henry VIII broke away from the Roman Catholic Church due

2. Early Church period (herecies)

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Before you read:  Moder Christian theology is not only the product of phylosophical struggles of the Early Church and the Reformation period theologians - a big contribution to the doctrine was made by the defenders of the Apostles teachings who fought against numerous herecies that were spreading amidst Christians in 1-3AD. Read the text and find out more about these false teachings .  Christian herecies in the Early Church ( 1-3 centuries ) The end of the 1st century, 2nd and 3rd centuries were pivotal times in the history of Christianity, marked by the emergence of various heresies that profoundly impacted the development of Christian theology and doctrine. These heresies challenged the orthodox beliefs of the early Church, prompting theological debates, council meetings, and the formulation of creedal statements to defend and clarify essential Christian teachings. One of the most significant heresies of this period was Gnosticism . Gnosticism was a diverse movement characterized