REL 1029A - Ancient Christianity & New Testament

Institution:

Dowling College (Closed)

Subject:

Description:

3 credits This course is an introduction to the history, literatures, and religions of early Christianity. The goal of this course is the study of the historical, social, political, and religious issues that were formative for Early Christianity. The focus of the course is on the symbols of the messiah, church, and salvation. Topics studied include early Christian history, myth, ritual, and ethics. Readings are drawn from the New Testament, the Nag Hammadi Library, Patristic writings, and noncanonical sources. Offered: 2008 - 2010.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.DOWLING.EDU

Phone Number:

(631) 244-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.