TH 4888 - Paul's Letter to the Romans

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Rockhurst University

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Description:

Paul's Letter to the Romans is central to understanding Paul and the early communities of believers in Jesus Christ in their first-century historical context, as well as to interpreting Paul's theology. This course will focus on a close historical-critical reading of the text, including investigation of Roman, Greek, Jewish, and Christian historical and cultural factors, why Paul wrote this letter and intended to travel to Rome, the historical, rhetorical, and theological messages that arise in Paul's arguments, and the interpretive traditions, and implications of the various choices maintained by them. Students will also be introduced to the newer perspectives on Paul that are challenging long-held views and advancing respectful inter-faith dialogue and interaction. Prerequisite: TH 1000. (THII

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rockhurst.edu

Phone Number:

(816) 501-4000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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