Part 1: Paul and the development of early Christianity

How does following Jesus of Nazareth become believing in Jesus Christ? This course will explore the role of Paul of Tarsus in the growth of ‘Christianity’ and his missions to gentiles. Special attention will be given to the book of Acts and emergence of a distinctly Pauline theology.

Part 2: Pauline letters in context

What is the relationship between Jewish and Greek culture? How one understands the answer to this question deeply impacts how the letters of Paul are interpreted. In this course the relationship of Judaism and Hellenism will be introduced as it relates to the spread of Christianity and particularly the writings attributed to Paul.

Lecturer

Benjamin Wold, Assistant Professor

How to apply

Applications can be made in person on Wednesday, 19 September 2012, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. in the Department of Religions and Theology, room 5010, level 5 of the Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2 or by post before 19 September 2012.

Fee

€259 for the course. For security reasons payment should be by cheque/draft/postal money order only, made payable to Trinity College no. 1 account. A concession rate is available to second and third level students, unemployed persons and those in receipt of a social welfare pension.

Date

Teaching in Michaelmas term commences during the week beginning 24 September 2012. Please note this is a day-time course.

Duration

The course runs for a total of eleven weeks.

Further information

Contact: Jane Welch, Executive Officer, Department of Religions and Theology, Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2. Phone: 01 896 1297, email: jwelch@tcd.ie