THEOREL 202

A History of the Apocalypse

Description

An 'apocalypse' is a divine revelation about the shape of history. It is written for a society in crisis, often describing that society’s collapse before the coming of a better world. This course traces the development of apocalyptic thought in the religions of the West, from the ancient Middle East through to apocalyptic themes in modern cultures.

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline.

Digital Course Outlines will be refreshed around November/December.

Availability 2025

Not taught in 2025

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Reading/Texts

Murphy, Kelly and Justin Jeffcoat Schedtler, eds. Apocalypses in Context: Apocalyptic Currents throughout History (Minneapolis: Augsburg Fortress Press, 2016)

The Book of Daniel, chapters 7-12

The Book of Revelation

Assessment

Coursework only

Points

THEOREL 202: 15 points

Prerequisites

30 points at Stage I

Restrictions

THEOREL 302