Universität Wien

020018 SE Seminar: Problems in the History of Early Christianity (2023W)

Die Apostel auf Reisen (Apg 13 und 14)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 2 - Evangelische Theologie
Continuous assessment of course work
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Details

max. 25 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Apostles on their Way: Acts 13-14 als exemplum of Early Christian Proclamation of the Gospel

  • Monday 09.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Schenkenstraße 8-10 6.OG
  • Monday 16.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Schenkenstraße 8-10 6.OG
  • Monday 23.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Schenkenstraße 8-10 6.OG
  • Monday 30.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Schenkenstraße 8-10 6.OG
  • Monday 06.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Schenkenstraße 8-10 6.OG
  • Monday 13.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Schenkenstraße 8-10 6.OG
  • Monday 20.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Schenkenstraße 8-10 6.OG
  • Monday 27.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Schenkenstraße 8-10 6.OG
  • Monday 04.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Schenkenstraße 8-10 6.OG
  • Monday 11.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Schenkenstraße 8-10 6.OG
  • Monday 08.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Schenkenstraße 8-10 6.OG
  • Monday 15.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Schenkenstraße 8-10 6.OG
  • Monday 22.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Schenkenstraße 8-10 6.OG
  • Monday 29.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 3 Schenkenstraße 8-10 6.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course elaborates the historical, social and theological conditions of the early Christian proclamation on the basis of Acts 13 and 14. One aim is to deepen the ability to work out historical reconstructions on the basis of literary sources. Secondly, the seminar aims to expand factual knowledge of the conditions of early Christian proclamation, especially in the context of current research discussions. And finally, it is also about practising the presentation and discussion of one's own research work.

Assessment and permitted materials

A presentation is to be given as part of the seminar. In addition, there will be compulsory readings and preparations of the Greek text of Acts 13-14, but also of other texts. And finally, a seminar paper will have to be written.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Minimum requirements: Fulfillment of all required partial performances, regular attendance.
Assessment: preparation of the seminar sessions 30%, participation in the seminar 30%, presentation and essay 40%, each part must be positive.

Examination topics

Seminar material as well as reading assignments, presentation, seminar paper

Reading list

Markus Öhler, Barnabas. Die historische Gestalt und ihre Rezeption in der Apostelgeschichte, Tübingen 2001.
Ryan S. Schellenberg, Heidi Wendt, T&T Clark Handbook to the Historical Paul, London 2022.
Breytenbach, Cilliers. Paulus und Barnabas in der Provinz Galatien. Studien zu Apostelgeschichte 13f.; 16,6; 18,23 und den Adressaten des Galaterbriefes, Leiden/New York 1996.
Sampley, Paul J. ed., Paul in the Greco-Roman World: A Handbook. London 2016.
Fredriksen, Paula. Paul: The Pagan’s Apostle. London 2018.
Barclay, John M.G. Paul: A Very Brief History. London 2018.
Dunn, James D. G., Beginning from Jerusalem: Christianity in the Making 2. Grand Rapids, 2009.
John, Felix. “Pauline Churches in South Galatia.” in: Galatian Victories and Other Studies into the Agency and Identity of the Galatians in the Hellenistic and Early-Roman Periods. Colloquia Antiqua 33. Edited by A. Coskun. Leuven 2021, 333–368.

Association in the course directory

[B]NT-GeschSE
[M]IDF
[MALA]IDF

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