REL 3250 THE APOCALYPTIC IMAGINATION, ANCIENT AND MODERN

This course examines the enduringand widespread fascination with apocalypse studying the ancient genre of apocalyptic literature (Jewish and Christian) as a response to specific historical and social concerns and modern interpretations of the ancient. While a variety of ancient and modern texts will be read within this course, special attention will be given to the Book of Revelation as a political-religious response to the Roman Empire.

Credits

4 sh

Corequisite

Course Types

Advanced Studies; Classical Studies Elective; Jewish Studies Elective; Interreligious Studies Elective

Previous Course Number

REL 325

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