Description

In the ancient Mediterranean world, prophecies, ecstasies, and dreams were considered important ways in which the divine communicated with humans. This course explores the history of early Christian debates over prophecy and ecstasy and places them within the broader context of Greek, Jewish, and Roman religions. We shall read various philosophical, theological, novelistic, and political texts from roughly the first century BCE-fourth century CE, as well as a dream manual. The course will address questions of how these debates over prophecy and ecstasy connect with issues of power, gender, and religious identity. Note: Course has additional hour to be arranged.

Enrollment Limited: No
Open to BTI Students: Yes
Jointly offered as Religion 1315

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Scheduling

0.50 credits
Fall 2012
Mon Wed 11am-12pm
FAS Sever Hall Room 101

Relationship to Program Requirements

Program Requirement	Area / Category / Art / Designation
MTS Area(s) of Focus	New Testament and Early Christianity Women, Gender, Sexuality, and Religion
MDiv Distribution Category/ies	Christianity
MDiv Art(s) of Ministry	None
Language Course Designation(s)	None