REL 3220 - The Gospels

Goals: To understand the process by which the Gospels were formed, the intentions of the Gospel writers in recording the tradition from their perspectives, and the appropriate interpretation of these texts for today.

Content: The four Gospels of the New Testament using a “parallel” of the texts by which the student can see the “variations on the theme” of the message and ministry of Jesus presented through the Gospels.

Taught: Alternate years.

Prerequisite: One of the following: REL 1200 or REL 1220, or permission of instructor.

Credits: 4 credits