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Richard Bland College

REL220: New Testament World

The course examines the writings of the New Testament from a historical critical approach through the use of the New Testament and other historical evidence. Through this method students will learn about the impact of Hellenization in the Roman world of the first century, and the struggles of the beginnings of the Christian faith searching for meaning and its own identity apart from its Jewish roots.

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Delivery Method
Online
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Delivery Method
Campus
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Delivery Method
Hybrid
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Credits
3.0
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Department
Language and Humanities
Course Notes
Three hours lecture
Learning Outcomes
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  • Know the leaders and important events of 1st century Christianity.
  • Understand the cultural and religious issues facing 1st Century Christianity.


Where Will This Course Transfer?
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Institution Identifier Name Notes Level
Central Virginia Community CollegeREL210Survey of the New Testament2-Year
Eastern Shore Community CollegeREL210Survey of the New Testament2-Year
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeREL210Survey of the New Testament2-Year
Tidewater Community CollegeREL210Survey of the New Testament2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeREL210Survey of the New Testament2-Year
Longwood University RELI2XXReligion Elective4-Year
Radford UniversityRELN290Selected Issues in Religion4-Year
The University of Virginia's College at WiseREL2020NEW TESTAMENT & EARLY CHRISTIANITY4-Year
William & MaryRELG204Christian Origins4-Year
Old Dominion UniversityPHIL2ELEELECTIVE4-Year
University of Mary WashingtonRELG206AChristian Beginnings 4-Year
Marymount UniversityTRS260The New Testament Gospels4-Year
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRELS302INTRO TO THE NEW TESTAMENT4-Year
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