2023-2024 SCC Catalog Archived
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REL 104 - Early Christian History and Literature
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3
Description: 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 website
Required Materials:
Grading System:
An overall 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.
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Official Course Syllabus
2023-2024
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