Beginning with the Christian Scriptures, students will explore the portraits of Jesus that emerge from the gospels and the writings of Paul. Proceeding from the images of Jesus identified in the Bible, students will analyze beliefs about Jesus that have evolved historically and theologically in Christianity and relate those beliefs to the earliest portraits of Jesus. In addition, this course will address contemporary questions that have an impact on the way that we understand the role and significance of Jesus. Each student will have the opportunity to offer a personal, creative response to the question. 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.
In this course, plagiarism in a paper reduces the grade to failure. Lourdes College has an established procedure for a fair resolution of students academic concerns. Have the Academic Grievance Form properly signed, and pursue the steps within a reasonable length of time. If you are unable to attend class, please advise the instructor as soon as possible, preferably prior to class. After two absences, the student must negotiate with the instructor to remain in the class.