1. Early Christian Theology Prof. Paul Gavrilyuk It is man’s very nature to be on intimate terms with God. Clement of Alexandria, Exhortation to the Greeks 10.100.2.

2. Course Intro An overview of the course Syllabus & course requirements

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4. Why Study Early Christian Theology? Major questions asked Major Christian teachings formulated A world radically open to God

5. Course Overview Judaism: the Cradle of Christianity

6. Martyrdom & Persecution St. Sebastian

7. Worship

8. Heresies

9. Biblical canon The oldest known ms. of NT Gospel of John 125 AD

10. Theology & Philosophy

11. Church & State

12. War & Military Service

13. Monasticism

14. Ecumenical Councils

15. Visions of Heaven & Hell

16. Course requirements (serious business) Regular attendance Participation, participation, participation! Readings & homework: Reading Guide Quizzes Class presentations Mid-term exam Final exam

17. Late Arrivals Policy

18. Roman Empire, 12 C. E.

19. Roman Empire, 500.