Courses
ADVANCE NOTICE - SUMMER 2011 (tentative)
AP/HUMA2500 6.0 - Cultures in ConflictThe writings that came to form the Bible took shape in conversation with surrounding cultures, e.g. the ancient Canaanite, Babylonian and especially the Greek and Roman cultures. We’ll explore:
The course is highly participatory, with in-class workshops, background lectures, and a wide range of video and film presentations to help visualize the world of the bible. NOTE: careful prior preparation is required for each class to understand the lecture and to participate in the workshops. |
AP/HUMA 4653 6.0 - Advanced Religious StudiesThe first half of this seminar-style course examines issues and topics in early Christianity -
Readings will be selected from: James Tabor, The Jesus Dynasty; Bart Ehrman, Lost Christianities; Barrie Wilson's How Jesus Became Christian; and others. The second half of the course allows students to pursue a research project in Religious Studies of personal interest. The course director will assist in devising a do-able research project within the confines of the time allotment, suggest bibliography and provide supervision. Enrollment is restricted. Careful prior preparation is required for each class. ![]() Barrie lecturing to York University students at Qumran, headquarters of the Dead Sea Scroll community. |

