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Early Church History: The Apostolic Fathers – CANCELED (J306)

J – Philosophy and Religion

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Wilmington (Arsht Hall) | September 5, 2025-December 5, 2025

Friday: 10:45 AM-12:00 PM

This course has been canceled since catalog publication.

By the end of the first century, the death of the apostles produced a leadership vacuum that was filled by the Apostolic Fathers. This course covers the writings of the Apostolic Fathers and the connection of these writings to the books of the Bible. We explore the leadership structure of the 2nd-century church; discuss the letters of Clement of Rome, Ignatius of Antioch, Polycarp of Smyrna and others; and examine the tremendous heresies and persecutions faced by the church.

This offering meets for a total of 13 session(s).

INSTRUCTOR: Salvatore Tremonte

TREMONTE, SALVATORE — A.A., A.S., B.S., M.Ed., Widener University. Teaching certificate in adult education, Delaware Department of Education. Taught workforce development courses for Naval Surface Warfare Center. Managed crew training on aircraft carriers. Taught church history courses at local churches. (J306)

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