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RELI212

The New Testament: An Introduction
RELI212 SP

SectionClass Size*AvailableTimes
1 55 0 Times: M.W.... 2:40PM-4:00PM;

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the current phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Wed Mar 4 05:00:40 EST 1998 )

A survey of select writings of the earliest believers in Jesus which came to be included in the New Testament. These writings will be examined with respect to their historical origin, literary genre, religious content, and place within the development of early Christianity.

MAJOR READINGS

THE BIBLE
S. Cohen, FROM THE MACCABEES TO THE MISHNAH
B. Mack, WHO WROTE THE NEW TESTAMENT?
D. MacDonald, THE LEGEND AND THE APOSTLE
W. Meeks, THE FIRST URBAN CHRISTIANS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Mid-term and term paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Final essay exam. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class meeting they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA RELI

Prerequisites: None

Section 01
Cameron, R
Times: M.W.... 2:40PM- 4:00PM;
Grading Mode: A/F
Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 1, Fr: 1
No Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998




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