Course Description:
This engaging course offers a comprehensive exploration of Alexander the Great's life and his significant impact on the early Christian Church. Comprising seven video lectures, study questions, and interactive discussion sessions, the course covers Alexander's victories over the Persians, his worship as a god in Egypt, and his complex sexuality, exploring both homosexual and bisexual aspects.

Dive into the transformative effects of Alexander's conquests and the spread of Hellenistic culture, which created a conducive environment for the spread of Christianity. Examine how his legacy influenced early Christian missionaries, shaped early Christian thought, and facilitated the incorporation of Greek philosophy into Christian doctrine. Discover the profound ways in which Alexander the Great and Hellenism influenced many of the early doctrines and beliefs of the New Testament Church. Join us for an enlightening journey that reveals the enduring impact of one of antiquity's greatest figures on the foundation of the Christian faith.

What Students Will Learn

In this course, students will learn about the life and conquests of Alexander the Great, with a focus on his victories over the Persians, his deification in Egypt, and his complex sexuality, including homosexual and bisexual aspects. Through seven video lectures, study questions, and discussion sessions, students will explore the cultural and historical context of Alexander's empire and its profound influence on the early Christian Church. They will examine how the spread of Hellenistic culture under Alexander provided fertile ground for the dissemination of Christianity, influenced early Christian missionaries, and facilitated the integration of Greek philosophy into Christian doctrine. By the end of the course, students will have a deep understanding of how Alexander the Great and Hellenism shaped many of the early doctrines and beliefs of the New Testament Church.