Jesus: His person, mission and impact (CT2002S)

Content

This unit explores the person of Jesus as depicted in the gospel narratives. It examines his impact from historical and contemporary perspectives (both Christian and non-Christian). It also explores how Jesus is encountered as Christ in Christian experience and testimony.

Learning outcomes

Unit sequence

CT1/8001S Theology for today’s world or an equivalent foundational unit in Systematic Theology

Pedagogy

rotating lecture/discussion/group work

Indicative Bibliography

• McKnight, Scott. The King Jesus Gospel. Zondervan: Grand Rapids, 2011.
• Gaventa, Beverly & Hays, Richard. Seeking the identity of Jesus: a pilgrimage. Eerdmans: Grand Rapids, 2008. (recommended for purchase)
• Karkkainen, Veli-Matti. Christology: a global introduction: an ecumenical, international and contextual perspective. Baker: Grand Rapids, 2003
• Pelikan, Jaroslav. Jesus through the centuries: his place in the history of culture. Yale Press:Yale, 1999.
• Rowe, Andrew. The essence of Jesus. Arcturus: London, 2006.
• Schreiter, Robert. Faces of Jesus in Africa. Orbis: Maryknoll, 2002.
• Schweitzer, Don. Jesus Christ for contemporary life: his person, work, and relationships. Cascade: Oregon, 2012.
• Sobrino, Jon. Jesus the Liberator: a historical-theological view. Orbis: Maryknoll, 2004.
• Theissen, Gerd. The shadow of the Galilean. SCM: London, 1986.
• Witherington, Ben. The Jesus Quest: the third search for the Jew of Nazareth. IVP: Downers Grove, 1997.
• Wright, Tom. How God became king. Harper: New York, 2002.
• Yoder, Jon. The politics of Jesus. Eerdmans: Michigan, 1994.

Assessment