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Homeschool History Notebook Journal | The Nicene Church Age

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Cobblestone Path™: A middle and high school homeschool history notebook journal. Teens can research the Nicene Church — from 325-600 AD.


The Nicene Church

The Nicene Church Age was a time of growing pains in the history of the Church. From the Arian Controversy to the Nicene Creed, the Great Cappodocians and early theologians like Augustine of Hippo, to the schism between the Eastern and Western Church, there was both strife and growth. Invite your older students to travel the Cobblestone Path of Church history. A path filled with individual lives, theological debates, and political intrigue.


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Cobblestone Path covers a number of subjects throughout Christian history, helping middle and high school students hone important skills.


Homeschool History Notebook Journey

Invite your older students to travel the Cobblestone Path™ of Church history. It is a path filled with individual lives, theological debates, and political intrigue.

Cobblestone Path™ Church History Research Journals are designed to help middle school and high school students develop a solid understanding of Christian history one “age” at a time.


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They will also help young adults develop and strengthen skills in:

  • pre-writing (notetaking and organization)
  • handwriting
  • reading comprehension
  • research

While much of the research for the journals will be done using the internet, you’ll want to have a good Christian history overview text (or two) and you may wish to supply your students with some great biographies or literature pertaining to the time period.


Cobblestone Path


Each journal covers a period of time (or “age”) in Church History. There’s no clear agreement on the divisions of Church ages, so I have divided these ages thematically and have tried to name them appropriately.

Cobblestone Path™ is designed to look at the major aspects of each age from a global view. Students will find people and movements that stood in opposition to the Christian Church, as well as those who claimed the name of Christ, yet espoused a different gospel.

This Church history research journal series is compiled from a Protestant viewpoint. There is not a complete list of the bishops and popes of Rome or of world leaders, however, at every point where the individual popes or world leaders are important to understanding Church history, they are included.

Cobblestone Path Church History Research Journal for middle and high school use


Nicene Church History Resources

While much of the research for Cobblestone Path™ may be done online, there are wonderful recommended and supplemental resources suggested for use with the journals.

This is a list of great resources for studying the Christian Church from the Ascension of Jesus until 325 AD.

This list is designed to coordinate with Cobblestone Path™ Church History Research Journal: The Apostolic and Church Ages, but can also be used on their own just to study the history of the Church.

Following is a list of recommended resources and suggested supplements. Because I know you may have younger children as well, I will also recommend some great books from The Apostolic and Early Church Ages as well. You can include them in your Church history studies with a few well-chosen read-alouds. No notebooking or research required!


Christian History Resources from Danika Cooley

When Lightning Struck!: The Story of Martin LutherWhen Lightning Struck!: The Story of Martin LutherWhen Lightning Struck!: The Story of Martin LutherThe 5 Solas: Signs to Follow on the Narrow Path, A 7 Day Family Bible StudyThe 5 Solas: Signs to Follow on the Narrow Path, A 7 Day Family Bible StudyBuy NowWho was Martin Luther? (Who What Why)Who was Martin Luther? (Who What Why)Who was Martin Luther? (Who What Why)What was the Gutenberg Bible? (Who What Why)What was the Gutenberg Bible? (Who What Why)What was the Gutenberg Bible? (Who What Why)Why did the Reformation Happen? (Who What Why)Why did the Reformation Happen? (Who What Why)Why did the Reformation Happen? (Who What Why)


Recommended Church History Overviews

For middle and high school students undertaking the study of Church history, I recommend choosing a good overview text (or two), and then allowing students to use the internet to do additional research. Following are several good choices. You’ll want to read reviews and make a decision based on your needs.

Turning Points: Decisive Moments in the History of ChristianityTurning Points: Decisive Moments in the History of ChristianityTurning Points: Decisive Moments in the History of ChristianityChurch History in Plain Language: Fourth EditionChurch History in Plain Language: Fourth EditionChurch History in Plain Language: Fourth EditionThe Church in HistoryThe Church in HistoryThe Church in HistoryThe Story of Christianity, Vol. 1: The Early Church to the Dawn of the ReformationThe Story of Christianity, Vol. 1: The Early Church to the Dawn of the ReformationThe Story of Christianity, Vol. 1: The Early Church to the Dawn of the ReformationThe Story of Christianity, Vol. 2: The Reformation to the Present DayThe Story of Christianity, Vol. 2: The Reformation to the Present DayThe Story of Christianity, Vol. 2: The Reformation to the Present DayFoxe's Book of Martyrs (Pure Gold Classics)Foxe’s Book of Martyrs (Pure Gold Classics)Foxe's Book of Martyrs (Pure Gold Classics)

c.30-1350 AD ~ The Early and Nicene Church for Middle School

Peril and Peace: Chronicles of the Ancient Church (History Lives series)Peril and Peace: Chronicles of the Ancient Church (History Lives series)Peril and Peace: Chronicles of the Ancient Church (History Lives series)Monks and Mystics: Chronicles of the Medieval Church (History Lives series)Monks and Mystics: Chronicles of the Medieval Church (History Lives series)Monks and Mystics: Chronicles of the Medieval Church (History Lives series)Hostage Lands (Heroes & History)Hostage Lands (Heroes & History)Hostage Lands (Heroes & History)Hand of Vengeance (Heroes & History Book 2)Hand of Vengeance (Heroes & History Book 2)Hand of Vengeance (Heroes & History Book 2)The Accidental Voyage: Discovering Hymns of the Early Centuries (Mr. Pipes Books)The Accidental Voyage: Discovering Hymns of the Early Centuries (Mr. Pipes Books)The Accidental Voyage: Discovering Hymns of the Early Centuries (Mr. Pipes Books)Morning Star of the ReformationMorning Star of the ReformationMorning Star of the ReformationAugustine: The Truth Seeker (Trailblazers)Augustine: The Truth Seeker (Trailblazers)Augustine: The Truth Seeker (Trailblazers)John Chrysostom: The Preacher in the Emperor’s Court (Trail Blazers)John Chrysostom: The Preacher in the Emperor’s Court (Trail Blazers)John Chrysostom: The Preacher in the Emperor’s Court (Trail Blazers)Patrick of Ireland: The Boy Who Forgave (Trail Blazers)Patrick of Ireland: The Boy Who Forgave (Trail Blazers)Patrick of Ireland: The Boy Who Forgave (Trail Blazers)John Chrysostom (Bitesize Biographies Book 3)John Chrysostom (Bitesize Biographies Book 3)John Chrysostom (Bitesize Biographies Book 3)

c.30-1350 AD ~ The Early and Nicene Church for High School

The Rise of Western Christendom: Triumph and Diversity, A.D. 200-1000The Rise of Western Christendom: Triumph and Diversity, A.D. 200-1000Josephus: The Essential WorksJosephus: The Essential WorksEusebius: The Church HistoryEusebius: The Church HistoryAugustine of Hippo: A BiographyAugustine of Hippo: A BiographyJohn Chrysostom (Bitesize Biographies Book 3)John Chrysostom (Bitesize Biographies Book 3)Basil of Caesarea: His Life and Impact (Biography)Basil of Caesarea: His Life and Impact (Biography)Patrick of Ireland: His Life and Impact (Early Church Fathers)Patrick of Ireland: His Life and Impact (Early Church Fathers)

c.30-1350 AD ~ The Early and Nicene Church for Preschool to Second Grade

Polycarp of Smyrna (Heroes of the Faith)Polycarp of Smyrna (Heroes of the Faith)Polycarp of Smyrna (Heroes of the Faith)Irenaeus of Lyons (Heroes of the Faith)Irenaeus of Lyons (Heroes of the Faith)Irenaeus of Lyons (Heroes of the Faith)Ignatius of Antioch (Heroes of the Faith)Ignatius of Antioch (Heroes of the Faith)Ignatius of Antioch (Heroes of the Faith)Bible History ABCs: God's Story from A to ZBible History ABCs: God’s Story from A to ZBible History ABCs: God's Story from A to ZBoys Just Like Me: Bible Men who Trusted God (Daily Readings)Boys Just Like Me: Bible Men who Trusted God (Daily Readings)Boys Just Like Me: Bible Men who Trusted God (Daily Readings)Girls Just Like You: Bible Women who Trusted God (Daily Readings)Girls Just Like You: Bible Women who Trusted God (Daily Readings)Girls Just Like You: Bible Women who Trusted God (Daily Readings)Follow Jesus With Peter: His Letter in 25 ReadingsFollow Jesus With Peter: His Letter in 25 ReadingsFollow Jesus With Peter: His Letter in 25 Readings

c.30-1350 AD ~ The Early and Nicene Church for Third to Fifth Grade

Peril and Peace: Chronicles of the Ancient Church (History Lives series)Peril and Peace: Chronicles of the Ancient Church (History Lives series)Peril and Peace: Chronicles of the Ancient Church (History Lives series)Monks and Mystics: Chronicles of the Medieval Church (History Lives series)Monks and Mystics: Chronicles of the Medieval Church (History Lives series)Monks and Mystics: Chronicles of the Medieval Church (History Lives series)The Accidental Voyage: Discovering Hymns of the Early Centuries (Mr. Pipes Books)The Accidental Voyage: Discovering Hymns of the Early Centuries (Mr. Pipes Books)The Accidental Voyage: Discovering Hymns of the Early Centuries (Mr. Pipes Books)Augustine of Hippo (Christian Biographies for Young Readers)Augustine of Hippo (Christian Biographies for Young Readers)Augustine of Hippo (Christian Biographies for Young Readers)Anselm of Canterbury (Christian Biographies for Young Readers)Anselm of Canterbury (Christian Biographies for Young Readers)Anselm of Canterbury (Christian Biographies for Young Readers)Irenaeus (Christian Biographies for Young Readers)Irenaeus (Christian Biographies for Young Readers)Irenaeus (Christian Biographies for Young Readers)Athanasius (Christian Biographies for Young Readers)Athanasius (Christian Biographies for Young Readers)Athanasius (Christian Biographies for Young Readers)Who Was Joan of Arc?Who Was Joan of Arc?Who Was Joan of Arc?


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