THE 460 - The Emergence of Christianity, 100- 800 hrs

Institution:

University of Portland

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Description:

The first great epoch of Christianity after the apostles witnessed the break with Judaism, the formation of the Christian Bible, antagonism and eventual cooperation of the Roman state. The age of martyrs gave way to an era of bold self-definition that articulated essential doctrines, matured spiritual practices, and formed the profoundly spiritual theology of the Church Fathers. Eventually it also witnessed the growth of monasticism, the rise of the papacy, the conversion of Europe, and the challenge of Islam. Through historical vignettes, reading of select texts, and profiles of representative figures, we will track the growth of undivided Christianity in the first millennium. The course will attend to institutional features, theological understanding, ethical works, and mystical teachings.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.up.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 943-7911

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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