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Angels and Demons in Christian Theology

An exploration of the history, theology, and contemporary understanding of angels, demons, and spiritual warfare within Christian and Catholic traditions.

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What you'll learn

Introduction to the Spiritual Realm · 4 lessons

• The Invisible World
• Biblical Beginnings
• Angels vs. Humans
• Modern Belief

The Choir of Angels: Understanding the Hierarchy · 5 lessons

• Who was Pseudo-Dionysius?
• The Highest Sphere
• The Middle Sphere
• The Lowest Sphere
• Why Hierarchy Matters

The Archangels: God's Special Envoys · 4 lessons

• Michael the Warrior
• Gabriel the Messenger
• Raphael the Healer
• Uriel and the Others

Guardian Angels in Everyday Life · 4 lessons

• A Personal Protector
• The Words of Christ
• Saints and their Angels
• Modern Devotion

The Fall: Origins of Demons · 5 lessons

• Created Good
• The Test of Free Will
• Lucifer's Pride
• The War in Heaven
• The Point of No Return

The Nature and Tactics of Demons · 4 lessons

• Temptation
• Infestation and Vexation
• Obsession
• Possession

Spiritual Warfare in Christian Tradition · 4 lessons

• The Armor of God
• Sacraments and Grace
• Sacramentals
• The St. Michael Prayer

The History and Rite of Exorcism · 5 lessons

• Jesus the Exorcist
• The Early Church
• The 1614 Rite
• Minor vs. Major Exorcisms
• The Investigation

Modern-Day Exorcism · 5 lessons

• The 1999 Update
• The Modern Exorcist
• The International Association of Exorcists
• Science and Faith
• Current Trends

Angels and Demons in Contemporary Culture and Faith · 4 lessons

• Hollywood vs. Holy Wood
• New Age vs. Christian Angels
• The Sovereignty of God
• Journey Recap