| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1:00pm-2:15pm | TuTh | New Psyc Bldg 36 Eagle Row 220 | Vernon Robbins. | HAP. | 4 | 13180 | TBA. |
Content: This course examines the writings and traditions associated with one of the most influential and controversial figures in Christian history, the apostle Paul. Addressed to newly formed Christian communities, Paul's letters respond to a wide range of issues and questions about how to live true to one's religious faith in a diverse society. In exploring his letters, we will situate Paul within his first century context, paying special attention to his connections with Judaism and his posture toward the Greco-Roman social world. In addition, we will explore how this first-century letter writer continues to shape important cultural debates, especially those surrounding gender, sexuality and social class.
Texts:
- New Oxford Annotated Bible
- The Letters of Paul, Calvin J. Roetzel
- Exploring the Texture of Texts, Vernon Robbins
- The Invention of Christian Discourse, Vernon Robbins
Particulars: Grades will be based upon active class participation, three quizzes and posting of analytical-interpretive exercises and two interpretive papers on LearnLink.
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