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 explores how Jesus is encountered as Christ in Christian experience and testimony.

Unit code: CT9702S

Unit status: Archived (New unit)

Points: 24.0

Unit level: Postgraduate Elective

Unit discipline: Systematic Theology

Delivery Mode: Online

Proposing College: Stirling College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Identify key depictions of Jesus derived in and from the gospel narratives

2.

Analyse the impact of the person and message of Jesus in selected periods of history

3.

Research and describe the ways in which Jesus is encountered as Christ in Christian experience and testimony

4.

Compare and contrast selected contemporary engagements with the person of Jesus

5.

Reflect theologically on the role Jesus has played in a particular, (researched) social issue

Unit sequence

CT8001S Theology for today’s world or equivalent foundational unit in Systematic Theology

Pedagogy

Engagement with learning materials and discussion in forums utilizing the facilities of ARK

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

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Essay

Minor essay (1500 words)

0 30.0
Essay

Major Essay (2500 words)

0 40.0
Essay

Reader response (1000 words)

0 15.0
Essay

Reader response (1000 words)

0 15.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 1 Nov, 2016

Unit record last updated: 2020-04-09 13:29:50 +1000