This brief account looks at the period in which Roman civilization ended with the fall of Rome to the barbarians. The subsequent period is known as the Dark Ages, which was short lived as the barbarians were also converted to Christianity, ushering in another historic period that has come to be known as the Medieval period.

The article looks at the event of the fall of Rome to the Goths, considered to be barbarians. The author notes that when the barbarians invaded Rome, they were bringing themselves to a place where the gospel could be proclaimed to them and they could repent.

Columba was a missionary to Scotland in the early Middle Ages. The account about his exploits may be tainted with exaggerations but the author of this article identifies three principles to take from Columba's work in Scotland.

The article provides a survey of a Christian thinker of the Middle Ages, Boethius. His contributions to Western civilization in general and to theology in particular are significant. One of the questions he had to address in his philosophical debates was the relationship between foreknowledge and freedom.

The article provides a brief survey of the medieval church leader, Gregory the Great, focusing on the positive and regrettable effects of his role in church history.

This article explains how the Roman Catholic Church came to have the papacy as its system of church government.

Gotteschalk was born in 806 AD, in the home of a German Count. He was raised in a Hessian monastery, and became a martyr for the truth of the gospel.

This article is about one of the so-called pre-reformers, John Hus (born in 1373 in Bohemia).

This article draws the line from John Wycliffe and John Hus to Luther, Zwingli, and Calvin. It does this by showing some themes shared together.

Lollard is a derogatory nickname given to the followers of John Wycliffe. This article focuses on how God used this people in the midst of the persecution they suffered. Through their condemnation of certain practices within the Roman Catholic Church, one sees in part what they stood for.

This article focuses on the role that John Wycliffe played for the translation of the English Bible. The background to this work, and the opposition to and impact of this translation are examined.

This article focuses on John Wycliffe’s teaching on the Lord’s Supper over against the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church. Wycliffe's stand against the Mass paved a way for the proper celebration of the Lord’s Supper by God’s church.

This article focuses on the critique John Wycliffe wrote about on the evils of the Roman Catholic Church. Wycliffe stood for the true preaching of God’s Word and fought against indulgences and the position of the pope.

Schism, wealth struggle in the church, corrupt leaders, and false doctrine were all the order of the day in the time of John Wycliffe. In all this God raised him to preach his Word.

John Wycliffe was called the "Morning Star" of the Reformation. What is it that gave rise to him being called that? This article focuses on his life and the social context he grew up in, and the struggle he faced within the Catholic Church.

Why is John Wycliffe called the morning star of the Reformation? This article draws some connections between Wycliffe, John Hus, and the sixteenth century reformation through to Luther, Zwingli and Calvin.

Lollard is a derogatory nickname given to the followers of Wycliffe which describes somone as a 'nobody', without having any academic background. This article focuses on how God used these followers, in the midst of persecution, for His purposes. Their condemnation of certain Roman Catholic Church practices depicts their biblical stance.

Why is John Wycliffe called the morning star of the Reformation? This article discusses Wycliffe's life, the social context in which he grew up, and the struggle he faced within the Roman Catholic Church.

This article is about the Waldensians, a group of saints during the Middle Ages. Their founder was most probably Peter Waldo, born in the 12th Century A.D. in Lyon, France.

Francis of Assisi was born in Italy in 1182 AD. His story is one of those strange and troubling stories that create in one who reads it admiration mixed with puzzlement. It was the life of an unusual medieval saint.

It is impossible to understand the history of the church in the Middle Ages without having some idea of monasticism. Monasticism was so much a part of medieval life, that every aspect of the church's life was shaped and formed in the monasteries. This article is about Bernard of Clairvaux (born 1090 in France) and his influence on life in the Middle Ages.

This article on the church in the Middle Ages focuses on the monastery (monasticism), Basil of Cappadocia, and Benedict of Nursia.

This article is about Anselm of Canterbury, born in 1033 in northern Italy.

This article is predominantly about the life and work of John Wycliffe, but people like Thomas Bradwardine, Grosseteste and the Lollards are also discussed.

This article goes through several common conceptions about the Middle Ages and shows the error in them.

The author of this article describes the changes that began to take place a few centuries before the sixteenth century Reformation in Europe. The focus is on the life and spiritual influence of Jan Milic (1313-1374).

Why is John Wycliffe called the morning star of the Reformation? This article focuses on the critique Wycliffe wrote on the evils of the Roman Catholic Church. Wycliffe stood for true preaching of God’s word and fought against indulgences and the position of the pope.

In the time of John Wycliffe, the Roman Catholic Church was rife with schism, money struggles, corrupt leaders, and false doctrine. In the midst of all this, God raised Wycliffe up to preach His word.

This article gives a biography of the life of John Wyclif. Focus is given to the struggle and opposition he had against the Roman Catholic Church, especially his emphasis on the Lordship of Christ on the church over against the authority of the Pope, and on the role of Scripture in the life of the church and believer.

This article on church history looks at the way God prepared His church before the Reformation through some groups and individuals. It records the impact made by the Albigenses and the Waldenses, the groups which separated from the Roman Catholic Church.

This article on church history records the rise of the Roman Catholic Church under Gregory VII, the pope. The author discusses the influence of Monasticism and the Crusades on the church. Corruption and chaos were the major contributors to the decline of the Roman Catholic's power and influence.

This article on church history records the rise of the Holy Roman Empire, with the formation of an alliance between the pope and emperor. The author discusses the rise of simony, the impact of feudalism, and the causes of the division of the western church and eastern church.

This article looks at the the development of the Roman Catholic papal system under the influence of Gregory the Great. Related matters also discussed are monasticism, the Lombards and the Franks, and the rise of Mohammedanism.

This is the story of how the gospel came to Scotland through Columba (born 521 AD).

This article discusses the Second Council of Constantinople, whose purpose was to try and reconcile those who agreed with Chalcedon with the Monophysites. The article presents the Council's setting, purpose, and major characters, as well the nature and result of the conflict.

This article discusses the Third Council of Constantinople, whose purpose was to settle the difference between the Western and Eastern church on their understanding of the nature of Christ's will and power (the technical terms being monoenergism and monothelitism, respectively). The article discusses the Council's setting, purpose, and major characters, as well as the nature  and results of the conflict.

This article discusses the Second Council of Nicaea, whose purpose was to discuss the use of icons. This led to the debate known as Iconoclast Controversy.

This article looks at the life of Columba. Focus is given to his founding of the Iona Monastery and the mission work which was done from this monastery. This article shows that lessons can be learned from Columba, such as learning how God can turn weaknesses to His glory, as well as learning to self-sacrifice.

This article is about Catherine of Siena, born in 1347 in Italy. She was a typical example of the mystics in the Middle Ages.

This article discusses the motivations behind the crusades.