Early Christianity and Judaism

College University of St. Michael's College, Faculty of Theology
Instructor(s)
Course Code SMH6102HF
NOTE: Basic degree students enrol in SMH3102HF
Semester First Semester
Section 0101
Online No
Credits One Credit
Location Toronto (St George Campus)
Description

This course will examine the historical, religious, political, economic and social contexts of the birth of Christianity in the Holy Lands.  Special attention will be paid to the various relationships of Christian communities’ with Judaism, including the Jews revolts, the Minim and Ebionite controversies, the impact of the development of holy places of worship and pilgrimage, spirituality and monasticism, and the role of Roman and Byzantine emperors in the spread of Christianity.  The course will also deal with the Dead Sea Scrolls and other archaeological discoveries from the period.

Schedule Wed
Start Time 11:00
End Time 13:00
Minimum Enrolment 8
Maximum Enrolment 12
Teaching Method
Lectures
Tutorial
Means of Evaluation
Other
Currently Offered Fall 2013