Epic

A Study of Church History from a Catholic Perspective

The Epic: A Journey Through Church History Chart arranges the key people, places, and events of Church history in chronological order.

This chart shows how all of the major events in the life of Christianity fit together to tell the story of the Church.

The Epic: A Journey Through Church History Chart: 

• Divides Church history into color-coded periods 
• Outlines the ecumenical councils that trace the development of Catholic teaching
• Presents the apostolic succession from St. Peter to Pope Benedict XVI.
• Highlights over 100 key Church events 
• Includes major martyrs, Doctors of the Church, saints, world events, and reigning powers for each color-coded period
  

About the Program

Epic: A Journey Through Church History is a twenty-session study that explores the people, places, and events that shaped two thousand years of Catholic Church history. Alongside this study, Epic: The Early Church focuses on the Church’s first five centuries.

As Catholics, we inherit a rich history built by holy men and women who spread the Gospel throughout the world. More than a list of popes and saints, Church history is a story of courage, reform, and devotion. This study traces twelve color-coded time periods and examines key events such as the Crusades, the Protestant Reformation, and the persecution of Christians.

Through this study, you will see how the Holy Spirit has guided the Church through the centuries.