CAST 3999 - Emergence of Christianity in Rome

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Seton Hall University

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The Church in Rome has manifested the greatest durability, adaptability and influence of all the early Christian communities mentioned in the New Testament. The course begins with the Roman Church's Jewish roots, the Apostles Peter and Paul and the age of persecutions and continues through its increasingly central role in shaping Western Christianity from the time of Constantine to the early Middle Ages. Special focus is given to the developing office of the papacy and the self expression of this vibrant community through its art and architecture. This course is part of the Catholic Studies foreign study tour program. 3 credits

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.shu.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 761-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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