REL 304 - New Testament

Institution:

Muhlenberg College

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Description:

This course studies the distinctive scriptural foundation of Christianity in its literary, historical, and theological contexts. Topics may include Jesus as an historical figure and as the object of early Christian faith the relationships of various early Christian communities to one another and to contemporary Judaisms, Greek religions, and philosophies the place and role of Paul the gospel genre and its several examples the definition of the canon and approaches to interpreting the New Testament. No prior study of the New Testament is expected. Meets general academic requirement R.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.muhlenberg.edu

Phone Number:

(484) 664-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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