RELS 356 - Early Jewish and Christian Apocalyptic Literature

Description:
A study of Jewish and Christian apocalyptic literature, especially during the Second Temple period and the development of the early church from a variety of different approaches including: historical, sociological, theological, and literary.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Examine (orally and in written form) primary sources related to apocalyptic literature from antiquity.
Describe the common characteristics of the various genres of literature found in Jewish and Christian Apocalyptic literature.
Evaluate diverse methodological problems and debates related to studying Jewish Christian relations and boundaries in late antiquity.
Assess the impact of apocalyptic and eschatological literature on the development of early Judaism and Christianity
Identify high-quality secondary sources and use them effectively in support of an argument; cite and document those sources using SBL (Society of Biblical Literature) or Chicago Style guidelines.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/31/19