Varieties of Ancient Christianity

STH TH 817

  • Critical Thinking
  • Historical Consciousness
  • Social Inquiry I

Surveys the many different and often competing forms of Christianity that arose and flourished in the second to the seventh century. Topics covered include martyrs, apocalypticism, Hell, Gnostics, prophecy, magical texts, angels and demons, and the various meanings of Christ.(Cluster 1) (Fulfills New Testament II requirement for MDiv students). Effective Fall 2022, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Historical Consciousness, Social Inquiry I, Critical Thinking.

FALL 2024 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Jacobs CAS 327 TR 12:30 pm-1:45 pm

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