New approaches to the period known as the age of discovery, expansion, and Reformations in Western Europe (14th-17th C) through a global perspective. Discussion topics include: redefinitions of the Christian gospel and diverse expressions of Reform ideas and practices, biblical textual humanism, the printing press and communication networks, the revival of martyrdom, Christian identity and race/ethnic identity, community and social discipline, mission, trade, slavery and colonialism, encounters with other religions, the birth of new churches in non-European lands, sexuality, vocation, and women in the Reformations.