RELS 202 The New Testament: History and Interpretation (3)

An introductory study of the New Testament. Readings from primary and secondary sources will concern the historical, social, religious and literary backgrounds of gospels, letters and the Apocalypse. Other topics covered may include the earliest Christian communities, the career of Paul, religious influences and the Greco-Roman world, women in the early churches, the formation of the Christian canon and critical methods of scriptural study.
Course Frequency: Occasional