This unit discusses the textual, archaeological and socio-cultural evidence for the origins of Christianity; with a particular purpose to analyse how cults centred on the charismatic figure of Jesus of Nazareth led to the construction of such a powerful religious tradition. Tensions within that emergent tradition will be considered, and especially its struggle towards self-identity with both Judaism and the Greco-Roman world.
Details
Academic unit | Studies in Religion |
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Unit code | RLST2624 |
Unit name | The Birth of Christianity |
Session, year
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Semester 1, 2020 |
Attendance mode | Normal day |
Location | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Credit points | 6 |
Enrolment rules
Prohibitions
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RLST2024 |
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Prerequisites
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12 credit points at 1000 level in Studies in Religion or 6 credit points at 1000 level in in Studies in Religion and 6 credit points at 1000 level in Ancient History |
Corequisites
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff and contact details
Coordinator | Giselle Bader, giselle.bader@sydney.edu.au |
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