REL 212 INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW TESTAMENT AND EARLY CHRISTIAN LITERATURE
In this course students approach the writings of early Christianity as literary and rhetorical responses to ancient social, political and religious concerns. Students are introduced to the multi-faceted worlds surrounding the emerging Christian communities, as well as some of the realities created by these writings. In so doing, this course equips students with the tools for reading complex and ancient texts from a critical perspective.
Course Types
Classical Studies Elective; Jewish Studies Elective; Interreligious Studies Elective