REL 223 - Paul’s Letters

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FA, SP. This course examines the life and letters of the apostle Paul. It begins by setting Paul within his first-century Jewish and Roman context and then traces the theological arc of his letters, from his apocalyptic message in 1 Thessalonians to his manifesto on God’s grace in Romans. Along the way, students explore Paul’s thoughts on topics such as the Jewish law, women in the church, politics and government, divisions between poor and wealthy, and the problem of suffering. Prerequisite: Foundations of Christianity I or appropriate transfer credit.