RELI 227b - The Kingdom of God and the Empire of Rome

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Vassar College

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This course examines the conflicts, social movements, theologies, texts and individuals that shaped early Christianity during its formative period, from the first through the fifth centuries CE. How did the ecstatic mysticism of a small, obscure minority group become the official religion of the Roman Empire How did this 'success' affect the way Christianity developed afterward, and its attitude toward difference, heresy, and authority Ms. LiDonnici.Not offered in 2008/09.

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vassar.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 437-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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