THLE 632 - The Search for Jesus: Contextual Approach to Christology

Institution:

Eastern University

Subject:

Theology and Ethics

Description:

The purpose of this course is to engage in a constructive examination of selected traditional Christological paradigms and how these influence one's understanding of salvation (soteriology). To this end, the course will be divided into three major components. It will begin by examining the issues that the early Church faced as it began to articulate its Nicene/ Chalcedonian Christological faith. It will then shift to more modern Christological paradigms. Finally, the course will examine more contemporary voices - particularly those representing liberation theologies - that have begun to challenge the older Christological formulas, even as they grapple with new soteriological concerns. As a seminar, students will have an opportunity to examine primary documents, engage in an ongoing theological dialogue, give short group presentations, and apply their insights to their particular contexts. By the end of the course, students should be able to understand some key Christological themes and paradigms, understand the link between those themes and soteriological concerns, and be able to construct/ articulate their own theologically sound, praxeological (experientially concrete), contextual Christologies/ soteriologies.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.eastern.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 341-5800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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