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The New Testament in its Times - AHIS251

This unit is a study of the New Testament within the political, social and cultural context of the Jewish and Graeco-Roman world of the first century CE. The unit is based on New Testament documents and other contemporary evidence, and investigates: the historical contours of the period and career of Jesus and the early Christian communities; and the literary genres and ideas of the New Testament in their Jewish and Graeco-Roman context.

Credit Points: 3
When Offered:

S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day

S1 External - Session 1, External ((with on-campus sessions))

Staff Contact(s): Dr Christopher Forbes
Prerequisites:

12cp at 100 level or above Prerequisite Information

Corequisites:

NCCW(s): AHIS351, AHST251, AHST351
Unit Designation(s):
Unit Type:
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Ancient History

Faculty of Arts

Course structures, including unit offerings, are subject to change.
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