ACTS, CATHOLIC EPISTLES & REVELATION (NT-2531)
(01/31/2022-05/20/2022)
Course Memo
This course presents an overview of the Acts of the Apostles, the Catholic Epistles (James, 1-2 Peter, 1-3 John, Jude), and Revelation. The course focuses on close readings of each book / epistle, with attention given both to historical questions (authorship, dating, etc.) and to identifying each writing's distinctive contribution to Christian theology. This course employs a lecture / discussion format, and evaluates student progress with a research paper (40%) and presentation (10%), reading responses (25%), and discussion participation (25%). The class is for MDIV and MA students, with Introduction to Sacred Scripture as a pre-requisite.