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TRS 311 - Origins of Christianity


Upper Division

Prerequisites
TRS 281  or TRS 380  or TRS 381  or TRS 382  or TRS 383  or TRS 384  or TRS 385  or TRS 386  or TRS 387  or TRS 388  or TRS 389  or PHIL 220 ; Minimum grade D-. 

The Christian religion begins its story with only a few dozen followers of a crucified man in the first century-backwater, uneducated, and unlikely to survive very long in a Mediterranean world dominated by much more powerful religious systems. Yet, within less than three centuries, Christianity would overwhelm the Roman Empire and beyond, building an elaborate theological and ecclesiastical system that would last until the present day. The course examines the rise of this Christian movement, focusing on such topics as Gnosticism, martyrdom, and the development of Christian ideas about Jesus.

Core Curriculum Designation(s)
TUTE - Theological Explorations

Repeatable
Yes

Fee
$5

Additional Notes
Previous course number: TRS 101

Course credits: 3



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