RELI299

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RELI299

The Gospels and Jesus RELI299 FA

Section	Class Size	*Available	Times
1	20	1	Times: .T.T... 1:10PM-2:30PM;

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the current phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Wed Mar 4 05:01:03 EST 1998 )

An 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 Mark, John, Peter, Thomas and "Q".

MAJOR READINGS

K. Aland, SYNOPSIS OF THE FOUR GOSPELS
R. Cameron, THE OTHER GOSPELS: NON-CANONICAL GOSPEL TEXTS
J.D. Crossman, THE CROSS THAT SPOKE
J. Kloppenburg, et. al., A Q-THOMAS READER
B. Mack, A MYTH OF INNOCENCE: THE GOSPEL OF MARK AND
CHRISTIAN ORIGINS
G. MacRae, INVITATION TO JOHN

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two short papers (4 pages each); one long paper (20 pages).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office. This course fulfills a "Critical Disciplines" departmental requirement.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00

Prerequisites: None

Section 01: Cameron, R; Times: .T.T... 1:10PM- 2:30PM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 2, Fr: 0; Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998

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