REL 104 - Early Christian History and Literature

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course provides a study of the Biblical New Testament and other early Christian writings, emphasizing the historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 100 and RDG 100

Course Topics:

History, themes and content of New Testament literature.
Major historical, cultural and literary influences on Early Christian literature.
Explore competing understandings of various passages in New Testament writings.

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Any version of the Bible

Grading System:
A grade of “C” or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify cultural and historical influences on Early Christianity through written exams and class papers.
Analyze and explicate the various forms of literature found in the New Testament through class discussion and written exams.
Articulate and compare the differing theologies found in various literary forms in the New Testament through class discussion and written exams.
Analyze competing interpretations of key New Testament passages through class discussion and papers.
Explicate competing claims about non-canonical documents found in current popular media through class discussions and papers.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021