RELG 3313 Life of Jesus

Life and teachings of Jesus as reflected in the Gospels. Attention is given to critical problems related to the Gospels.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

RELG 2222 or permission of instructor.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Critically analyze the Biblical and historical evidence of Jesus’ life.
2. Engage in deep study and analysis of Christology that grew out of the early Church Creeds regarding Jesus and the Church’s understanding of Jesus.
3. Explore the counter-narratives and Christologies that compete with, complete and supplant “traditional” Christology.
4. Articulate one’s own understanding of who Jesus was and is.