Each title includes profiles of that religion's most notable leaders and definitions of its foundational beliefs. The religion's evolution througout history is traced, illustrating how it has been practiced and spread through the world. Current controversies and challenges are discussed as well as issues expected to arise in the future.
Chapter 1: The Origins of Catholicism
Chapter 2: The Evolution of the Church
Chapter 3: The Catholic Church in the Twentieth Century
Chapter 4: Contemporary Developments and Debates