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