REL 1023 - New Testament History and Literature

Credits: 3

Exploration of New Testament writings within the context of the historical development of the church in the first century. Attention to the types of literature appearing in the New Testament, the order and manner of composition of these writings, and the questions of authorship and purpose. Discussion of central figures, major issues, and dominant theological themes, and study of the development of these writings into a body of canonical literature.