Early Christianity

Introduction: The Basics Course title: “Early Christianity” Course number: HIST 2000 Room: Times: Course website: http://faculty.uml.edu/adrenas/teaching/EarlyChristianity.aspx

Introduction: The Instructor Contact Information *E-mail*: Andrew_Drenas@uml.edu Office Hours: I contact students via UML student addresses

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

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

Introduction: The Texts Primary Sources New Testament readings Writings of fathers Other documents All available online…

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 Final Exam Papers 25% of your total grade (potential 100 points) 2 primary source analysis papers

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: Learning Outcomes Students will come away from the course able to Explain early Christian history and diversity Read, interpret, analyze primary source documents Gain experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing Progress will be assessed based on Exams Primary source analyses Contribution to class discussions Map quizzes

Introduction: Miscellaneous Academic Dishonesty Will not be tolerated in this class! https://www.uml.edu/Catalog/Undergraduate/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 silenced, tucked away before class begins Snacks and drinks are okay

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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./A.D. B.C.E./C.E.

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?

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