| Unit name | Early Christianity: Roman Empire AD 90-451 (Trinity and Baptist College) |
|---|---|
| Unit code | THRS11021 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Dr. Scotland |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
none |
| School/department | Department of Religion and Theology |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
Jesus of Nazareth changed the world and world history. The gospels are of momentous importance as our earliest accounts of his life and ministry, and the other writings of the New Testament give us fascinating insight into how the first Christians responded to Jesus - corporately and individually, theologically and ethically. Often Christians only study the New Testament piecemeal and devotionally.
This unit will provide an orientation to the New Testament by: 1. exploring the world of the NT; 2. introducing its literary forms; 3. addressing the historical and other issues raised by scholarly study; 4. considering the impact of Jesus and his teaching in his first-century context.
Although the focus of the unit is not on application to today, it will have an eye to its relevance for Christian mission and discipleship.
