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Academic Year 2005/2006

The Gospels and Jesus
RELI 250 SP

In this examination of the history and literature of the earliest writings about Jesus, attention will be given to the literary forms used in the composition of gospel literature, the social and religious functions of the traditions within believing communities, the role of imagination in the production of gospel texts, and the diversity of interpretations of Jesus in the early church. Readings will focus on the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Peter, Thomas and "Q."

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Cameron,Ron    

Times: ..T.... 07:00PM-09:50PM;     Location: FISK115;

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 20)

SR. major: 3   Jr. major: 3

SR. non-major: 4   Jr. non-major: 4   SO: 6   FR: 0

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Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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