This course will examine the Gospel of John, as well as the Johannine letters, in the context of the first two centuries of Christianity. Of particular interest will be the exploration of the Johannine emphasis on the divinity of Jesus. Students can demonstrate both sensitivity to various expressions of religious belief in diverse cultures, and a critical understanding of their meaning.
Students can think and write analytically and critically using historical data.
To examine the major elements of the theology of the Fourth Gospel e.g. Christology, ecclesiology, eschatology, etc. The Life, Loves, and Hates of an Individual Church in New Testament Times. Paulist Press, 1979. John the Maverick Gospel . McPolin, S.J. John .