RELI 215
Fall 2026
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01
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| Crosslisting:
MDST 215, CLST 215 |
The first four centuries of the Christian era will illustrate the lively twists and turns of social experimentation that set the stage for the emergence of the Christian religion. This course will be concerned with fundamental arenas of intellectual and social conflict, including constructions of Christian myths of apostolic origins and authority; the appropriation of the Jewish epic; the challenge of gnosticism; the domestication of Greek philosophy; interpretations of sexuality and gender; experiences of martyrdom and prosecution; theological reflections on human nature and society; and the ways Christians were seen by Romans. The objective will be to grasp the beginnings of the Christian religion as a human achievement of cultural consequence. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS RELI |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
C. R. Richardson, EARLY CHRISTIAN FATHERS
Paula Fredriksen, ANCIENT CHRISTIANITIES: THE FIRST FIVE HUNDRED YEARS (ISBN: 978-0-691-15769-6)
C. Moss, ANCIENT CHRISTIAN MARTYRDOM: DIVERSE PRACTICES, THEOLOGIES AND TRADITIONS
Course packet of primary texts in translation
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Examinations and Assignments:
two papers (each 6-7 pages in length) and a final paper (9-10 pages in length) |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course fulfills the Historical Traditions requirement for the Religion Department major and minor. |
| Instructor(s): Cameron,Ron Times: .M.W... 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 2 | JR major: 3 | | |
| Seats Available: 19 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 4 | SO: 6 | FR: 4 |
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