The Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles.

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This course studies the two volume New Testament text Luke-Acts and its reception in popular culture and Christian communities. It will cover topics that are especially distinctive to Luke-Acts such as the infancy narratives, the Holy Spirit, the importance of women and the poor, ecclesiology, Saul/Paul, and mission. Students will explore the historical context of Luke-Acts and the ongoing story of its interpretation through to the contemporary period. Prerequisites TH 1301 or SMC 1314 .