TRS 0285 - WOMEN IN THE NEW TEST/CHRISTIAN SCR

Institution:

Rosemont College

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Description:

This course is an in-depth study of the lives of memorable women portrayed in the Christian Scriptures. The portraits of women in these books of the Bible include most importantly, their relationship to Jesus; in addition, students will come to an understanding of the challenges, strengths, weaknesses, faults and meritorious acts of the women whose lives become intertwined with the historical Jesus. In addition to critical analysis of the texts, students will study the historical, sociological, cultural and religious backgrounds of the times in order better to understand them as representative figures of moral and ethical values of the Bible valuable for all ages.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.rosemont.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 527-0200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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