“A theological and literary introduction to the biblical story, from creation to apocalypse. Follows the great themes of the Bible, such as paradise, peoplehood, and the presence of God. Also explores the interpretation of individual narratives, including an in depth analysis of at least one of the Gospels, and the function of metaphor, image and symbol.”
(4 credits; fulfills Gen. Ed. theology requirement)
- Faculty: STEPHAN DAVIS
“Explores the New Testament portraits of Jesus, including how the first Christian theologians re-interpreted Jewish scripture. Students will compare episodes in the four Gospels and become aware of images of Christ in narrative, epistle and poetry. Also introduces the ‘historical Jesus’ debate and the cultural setting of the Jesus movement.”
- Faculty: STEPHAN DAVIS
Probes the Apostle's theology in its Jewish context. The course focuses on the form of Paul's letters, the varying situations he addressed, his understanding of Jews and gentiles together, his vision of Christ, and his interpretation of the Jewish Bible (the Old Testament).
- Faculty: STEPHAN DAVIS
An introduction to Sacramental Theology and Liturgy that explores the biblical, historical and liturgical aspects of the Church's Sacraments.
- Faculty: Joseph DeGuire
A theological and literary introduction to the biblical story, from creation to apocalypse. Follows the great themes of the Bible, such as paradise, peoplehood, and the presence of God. Students will learn to interpret biblical stories, discover the images and themes that appear throughout the Christian Bible, and gain an appreciation of the entire Bible as the root of Christian faith today.