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Peter Goertzen

Peter Goertzen

Peter Goertzen

A native of Oregon, Peter lives with his wife Rachel and their three children in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, where he teaches at Wilkes Barre Mennonite School. He is a graduate of Faith Builders (TAP, 2004) and Thomas Edison State University (BA history, 2022). His interests include the humanities, the arts, and disc golf.

Outline 25 Quiz

A short quiz on Catholic reforms and the conflict between the Catholic and Protestant churches in Europe.

Outline 39 Quiz

This short quiz focuses on Mennonites and some of the challenges of the 18th century --pietism, prosperity, and revolution.

Outline 24 Calvin

This document, converted from a Powerpoint, focuses on John Calvin's life and teachings.

Outline 9 Student

This student handout focusing on the life and teachings of Marcion and Montanus, prominent teachers in the 2nd century.

Church History Test 3

Third church history test covering material from 400 AD through the Middle Ages. Some of the topics tested are the Eastern and Western Roman Empire, church councils, the Crusades, Islam, and the Great Schism.

Outline 7 Quiz

A short quiz on the canon of Scripture.

Outline 26 Swiss Anabaptism Beginnings

This document, converted from a Powerpoint, follows the teaching and practice of various reformers including Karlstadt, Munster, Zwingli, Reublin, and Brotli. The document concludes with the birth of the Anabaptist church by the...

Outline 23 Quiz B

A short quiz on some of the differences of thought in the Anglican church during the Reformation.

Outline 40 Student

This student handout ties with the lesson outline to focus on Christianity in the 19th century, particularly in Britian and America with an emphasis on progress, correcting social ills, and mission work.

Outline 53 Brethren

This document, converted from a Powerpoint, focuses on the history of the Brethren churches in America along with the things that make them distinctive.

Outline 30 Student

This student handout ties with the lesson outline about the teachings of Melchior Hoffman, especially his emphasis on prophecy and Christ's eminent return. His followers took his teachings farther, leading to the evil tragedy at...

Outline 13 Quiz

A short quiz about Constantine and the changes his favor of Christianity brought to the church.

Church History Test 2

Second church history test going from the time of Roman persecution, through Constantine's rule, to Christianity being the only legal religion. Other topics covered are the beginning of monasticism, how the canon of Scripture was...

Outline 14 Quiz

Short quiz on Augustine and the events surrounding his life.

Outline 14 Augustine

This document, converted from a Powerpoint, gives a sketch of Augustine of Hippo's life and beliefs.

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