THEO8822 · Theology
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
Doctoral seminar on the relationship between theology and the social institutions of Christianity in the New Testament and first three centuries with special attention to the diversity of Christianity in Rome. Topics to include: Christian churches and Judaism, Jesus and wandering disciples, churches and voluntary associations, church in Paul's letters, Luke-Acts and Revelation as well as the second and third century emergence of church authorities, special forms of Christian instruction as well as popular cults venerating martyrs.
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Spring 2025
1 sectionSpring 2022
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