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A Survey of Church History Season 2, Episode 7: Innocent III

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It wasn't until Pope Innocent III came to power that many Roman Catholic doctrines were solidified. In the seventh part of this series, W. Robert Godfrey discusses Innocent's teachings on papal infallibility, the Lord's Supper, and more. Watch A Survey of Church History Season 2, Episode 7 Innocent III in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of A Survey of Church History Season 2, Episode 7 and share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Episodes

13 episodes
1

Introduction to the Middle Ages

The period of the Middle Ages is neglected by some and romanticized by others. In the first part of this series, W. Robert Godfrey helps us get our bearings as he begins his discussion on this complex and important era.

24 min
2

Justinian & Gregory

As the vestiges of Roman culture faded, people were anxious to find direction for the future. And two new leaders stepped up to provide it. In the second part of this series, W. Robert Godfrey introduces us to an emperor and a pope who set the stage for the Middle Ages.

24 min
3

Gregory, Missions & Islam

Around the year 600, an Arabian trader began to wrestle with religious questions-and arrived at answers very different from the teachings of Scripture. In the third part of this series, W. Robert Godfrey looks at the life of Muhammad, the founding of Islam, and the threat it posed to the medieval church.

23 min
4

Paths to God: Theologies

The Eastern and Western churches divided as much over politics as over doctrinal differences. In the fourth part of this series, W. Robert Godfrey examines the controversies, rivalries, and power plays that fueled the Great Schism.

23 min
5

Church Power & Dissent

In the twelfth century, church and state were stuck in a deadlock. A pope would excommunicate an emperor. Then an emperor would depose a pope. The question remained: who's really in charge? In the fifth part of this series, W. Robert Godfrey considers this monumental power struggle.

23 min
6

The Crusades

Few events in church history are more controversial than the Crusades. Many see this period as a scar upon the faith and a tarnish to our witness. In the sixth part of this series, W. Robert Godfrey considers the motivation behind the Crusades and what Christians today should think about them.

23 min
7

Innocent III

It wasn't until Pope Innocent III came to power that many Roman Catholic doctrines were solidified. In the seventh part of this series, W. Robert Godfrey discusses Innocent's teachings on papal infallibility, the Lord's Supper, and more.

23 min
8

Monasticism & Scholasticism

Monastic communities were founded on the ideal of self-denial and self-discipline. But not all monks sought to achieve this ideal in the same way. In the eighth part of this series, W. Robert Godfrey introduces us to Francis, Dominic, and the new orders they founded.

23 min
9

Theologians

What is the relationship between faith and reason? This might sound like a modern question, but it has its roots in the early and medieval church. In the ninth part of this series, W. Robert Godfrey introduces us to three theologians who wrestled with questions we still ask today.

23 min
10

Popes & Councils

In 1378, the church found itself with two popes: one in Italy and one in France. And when a council was held to solve the problem, they ended up with three popes instead of two. In the tenth part of this series, W. Robert Godfrey analyzes this tricky situation.

23 min
11

Great Scholastics

As a student, Thomas Aquinas was nicknamed the "Dumb Ox," but he would go on to become one of the most thoughtful and crucial theologians in church history. In the eleventh part of this series, W. Robert Godfrey introduces us to this towering figure.

23 min
12

Mysticism & the Renaissance

Toward the end of the Middle Ages, people began to look for paths to God outside of traditional theology. Some advocated a mystical approach to spirituality. Others turned to the ancient writings of Greece and Rome. In the twelfth part of this series, W. Robert Godfrey looks at these complex movements and their influence today.

24 min
13

Forerunners of the Reformation

As corruption became more common in the church, brave believers began to speak out. Emphasizing the authority of the Bible, the gospel of grace, and genuine piety, they quickly gained a following. In the final part of this series, W. Robert Godfrey introduces us to the forerunners of the Reformation.

24 min