RELI 240 The New Testament

This course offers an introduction to the historical development, religion, and literature of the New Testament. The New Testament is studied in English translation, with special attention to its first century Jewish and Greco-Roman context as well as its major teachings and central concerns. In particular, students explore the nature of faith and the earliest Christian call to service and generosity, especially on behalf of the poor.

Credits

3

Distribution

E1, GE