Early Christianity

Introduction: The Basics  Course title: “Early Christianity”  Room: Coburn 303  Dates: 9/1 to 12/7  Times: Tu/Th, 11:00-12:15  Course website: ng/EarlyChristianity.aspx ng/EarlyChristianity.aspx

Introduction: The Instructor  Contact Information * *: Office Hours: Tu/Th, 1:00-3:00, in Dugan 106N Your address/contact info  Should I need to contact you, I will do so at your student account…

Introduction: Course Description  Study of first 800 years of Christian history  Second-Temple Judaism to early medieval Christianity  Surveys major attributes, ideas, people, events associated with early Church

Introduction: The Required Texts  Henry Chadwick, The Early Church (New York: Penguin, 1993) Good survey text CHEAP!

Introduction: The Required Texts  Rand McNally’s Historical Atlas of the World (2005) For map quizzes Goal: know where important locations are

Introduction: The Required Texts  Primary Sources New Testament readings Writings of fathers, and other documents, available online…  Will provide links on course website

Introduction: Grading  Participation/Quizzes 25% of your total grade (100 points)  Participation in class discussion (50 points)  2 map quizzes (25 points each  50 points)  Mid-Term 25% of your total grade (100 points)  Final Exam 25% of your total grade (100 points)  Papers 25% of your total grade (potential 100 points) 2 primary source analysis papers  Each worth potential 50 points  Refer to syllabus for instructions

Introduction: Grading  Information on Exams Based on lectures and primary source readings Multiple choice, essay Study guides will be provided

Introduction: Grading  Tardy Work 10-point deduction will result each day, for  Failure to take exams and quizzes on scheduled day  Late assignments

Introduction: Grading  Extra Credit Extra credit options are available to hard-working students concerned about their grades Limit of two assignments Options?  Second (or third) primary source paper  Oral presentation Must be completed before final class period

Introduction: Grading  “A Policy” Earn all A grades (90-100) on mid-term, map quizzes, and writing assignments… Reward  Exemption from having to take final  Final grade: A or A-

Introduction: Miscellaneous  Academic Dishonesty Will not be tolerated in this class! uate/Policies/Academic-Integrity.aspx uate/Policies/Academic-Integrity.aspx

Introduction: Miscellaneous  Disabilities Let the instructor know as soon as possible so any necessary arrangements can be made…

Introduction: Miscellaneous  Cell phones must be turned off before class begins  Snacks and drinks are okay

Introduction  Questions?

Introduction: Attendance  Who are you? Name, nickname Major Why this class?

Introduction: To Keep in Mind…  Concerning the “religious” nature of the course… Interaction with any sacred documents is for historical purposes, not spiritual… Whether any sacred document, or concept, we study is “true” or not is beyond the scope of this course

Introduction: To Keep in Mind…  Dating – the two systems: B.C. (Before Christ) / A.D. (Anno Domini) B.C.E. (Before the Common/Christian Era) / C.E. (Common/Christian Era)

Introduction: To Keep in Mind…  Questions?

Early Christianity  Time to reflect… What is Christianity? What images, subjects come to mind when you hear “early Christianity”?

Early Christianity  How do the following images reflect on themes from early Christianity?

Early Christianity

Early Christianity and Your World

Early Christianity  Questions?