The Apocalyptic Consciousness

3.00 credits · Undergraduate

This course studies the apocalyptic consciousness in ancient documents and in modern thought, particularly with reference to ideas about the Day of Judgment and Second Coming. In addition to biblical and non-biblical texts, it reflects on contemporary portrayals of the apocalyptic image in art, literature and film, and explores the apocalyptic cult with specific reference to cults of expectation. (Format: Lecture 3 Hours) (Exclusion: RELG 2031)