THEOREL 216

Early Christianity


Please note: this is archived course information from 2022 for THEOREL 216.

Description

Examines the history of Christianity from its origins in Palestinian and diaspora Judaism through to its official endorsement by the Roman Empire at the end of the fourth century. Explores how various traditions about Jesus evolved, how Christians both accommodated and resisted the wider culture, and how norms for “orthodoxy” (correct teaching) gradually took shape.

Assessment: Coursework only

Availability 2022

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Points

THEOREL 216: 15 points

Prerequisites

30 points at Stage I from the BA Schedule

Restrictions

CTHTHEO 252, 352, THEOREL 316, THEOLOGY 104