REL 316 - Jesus and the Gospels

Institution:

Luther College

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Description:

4 hours An examination of the different ways in which the Jesus tradition was assimilated in the first two centuries of the common era. The course centers its attention on the four New Testament portraits of Jesus because they became the accepted interpretation of Jesus. Those portraits will be compared and contrasted with other ancient options available from recent discoveries. Topics studied will include: the canonical Gospels and the Synoptic problem, several non-canonical Gospels (including especially the Gospel according to Thomas), and the quest for the historical Jesus. Prerequisite: one of REL 101, 111, or REL 112. (Rel, HEPT)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.luther.edu

Phone Number:

(563) 387-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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