TRL 303 - Jesus,the Christ

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University of Providence

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The central, defining conviction of Christians is that "Jesus is Lord and Messiah". What does this declaration mean though? When does Jesus become Christ? Is "Christ" the invention of his disciples? What, if anything, gives him continuing significance in our time? Interpretations of the Christ will give students practice in probing the sources of Christian teaching, the processes through which Christian understandings of Jesus as the Christ developed and the thinkers both ancient and modern who have shaped the dialogue and debate about Jesus. The course will also explore criteria to evaluate especially contemporary proposals about the Christ. The course is a practical exercise in doing theologyPrerequisite: ENG 200, upper class standing Expected to be offered: Spring 2008 3 credits

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uprovidence.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 761-8210

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

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Semester

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