REL 270 - Christianity

Description: Introduction to the history and complexities of Chrisitanity. Emphasis on what underlies the enduring fabric of Christianity, the tensions straining it today, and its relationship with modernity.

Disclaimer: This course is currently under review for eligibility as a General Education course. It will not fulfill a General Education requirement unless it is recognized as such by at least one of the three public state universities, and also accepted as a departmental elective by at least one other.

Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0

Course Content:

1. The New Testament
2. The historical Jesus
3. History of Christianity
4. Christian traditions
5. Contemporary issues facing Christianity

1. Identify the origin story and basic sacred text/documents of Christianity. (1-3)
2. Explain big ideas, historical movements, and cultural events of Christianity. (3)
3. Identify the plurality of the tradition(s) within Christianity. (4)
4. Examine intellectual and artistic voices of Christianity. (1-5)
5. Analyze contemporary issues facing Christianity's relationship with modernity. (5)