The Apostolic Fathers
College: Regis College
Instructor(s): Bernier, Jonathan
Basic degree students enrol in RGB3910HF
Course Code: 
RGB6910HF
Semester: 
First Semester
Section: 
0101
Online: 
No
Credits: 
One Credit
Location: 
Toronto (St George Campus)
Description: 

The New Testament texts are not the only extant Christian writings from the first through early second centuries. In addition to these texts, there is a body of literature known as the Apostolic Fathers, which includes such texts as 1 Clement, the Didache, the Letters of Ignatius of Antioch, and the Shepherd of Hermas. The earliest of these texts likely is older than the latest books found in the New Testament. Some even appeared in early versions of the New Testament canon. In this course, we will read the Apostolic Fathers as well as selected other texts from approximately the same time frame, and consider their place within both early Christianity and contemporary scholarship.

Pre-Requisites Currently Offered Next Scheduled Previously Offered Scheduling Information
Fall 2019
Start Time: 
9:00
End Time: 
11:00
Hours per Week: 
2
Schedule: 
Fri
Crosslisted to (1): 
Historical
Minimum: 
10
Maximum: 
16
Enrolment Notes: 
Maximum/Minimum class size indicated includes both BD and Graduate students
Teaching Method: 
Seminars
Workshop
Readings
Means of Evaluation: 
Class Participation
Reflection Paper
Research Paper
Quizzes
Short Paper