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Fri |
Reading |
Topics |
Presentations |
Pres. critique |
| 1 |
2/28 |
Holiday |
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| 2 |
3/7 |
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Intro to the second semester. How is the NT different from the OT?
Intertestamenal period, How to read the Bible.
Jesus' birth |
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| 3 |
3/14 |
Mark 1-8 and Introduction to Mark |
The Gospel of Mark and Jesus' ministry.
Judaic and Hellenistic background of the NT. |
Presentation 1: Romans and Israel during the NT period. |
Group 7 |
| 4 |
3/21 |
Matthew 5-7 and handout on Gospel genres and pericopes |
The formation of the Gospels. The “Sermon on the Mount.” Matthew
gospel genres and pericopes |
Presentation 2: The (Jewish) Apocrypha |
Group 8 |
| 5 |
3/28 |
Luke 10 & 15
A brief history of the NT
See also parable list below |
Parables of Jesus
Luke
The formation of the synoptic gospels
Reading Response: Write the name and reference for one parable you like and then tell why you like it. This should be just one or two short paragraphs. |
Presentation 3: Jewish sects: Pharisees, Sadducees, Samaritans, Essenes, Zealots |
Group 9 |
| 6 |
4/4 |
Holiday | Easter Sunday is April 5 | Jesus movie (based on Luke's gospel)
Three well-known pop songs about Jesus: "The Rebel Jesus" by Jackson Brown, "Jesus Walks" by Kanye West, and "Jesus Was a Capricorn" by Kris Kristoferson
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| 7 |
4/11 |
John 1-5, 13-15 |
The Gospel of John
Why is John so different? |
Presentation 4: The Septuagint |
Group 10 |
| 8 |
4/18 |
Mark 14-16
Matthew 26-28
Luke 22-24
John 18-21 |
The Passion
How does each Gospel present Jesus' passion, from the last supper, to the trials and death, and afterward?
Reading Response: Which event in Jesus' passion impresses you most? Why? OR Which Gospel version of Jesus' passion impresses you most? Why? |
Presentation 5: The Gospel of Judas. |
Group 11 |
| 9 |
4/25 |
Paper 1 Due |
Movie: Son of Man (based on John) |
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| 10 |
5/2 |
Midterm |
Midterm review |
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| 11 |
5/9 |
Act 1-14 |
Acts: The early church
The influence of Hellenism on the NT |
Presentation 6: Persecution of the Early Church |
Group 1 |
| 12 |
5/16 |
Acts 15-28 |
Acts: Paul's missionary journeys
the early church Paul |
Presentation 7: Arianism, Gnosticism, & Marcionism |
Group 2 |
| 13 |
5/23 |
1 Thessalonians
Romans 6-8
1 Corinthians 13-15 |
Paul's letters;
What is an epistle?
Justification by Faith
Reading Response: W |
Presentation 8: Formation of the NT canon. |
Group 3 |
| 14 |
5/30 |
1 & 2 Timothy, Titus |
The Pastoral letters
Women in the NT: Group discussions.
Roles in the church
The woman's Bible (Cady Stanton) Feminism & the Bible |
Presentation 9: The Vulgate |
Group 4 |
| 15 |
6/6 |
Hebrews 1-6, 11-12
Paper 2 due |
Hebrews (and the General letters)
By Paul or not by Paul |
Presentation 10: The Dead Sea Scroll |
Group 5 |
| 16 |
6/13 |
James and 1 John |
The Johannine tradition
The church in Jerusalem |
Presentation 11: English Bible Translations |
Group 6 |
| 17 |
6/20 |
Rev 1-6, 21-22
(Daniel 7-12) |
The Revelation
Apocalyptic literature
Reading Response: Illustrate one scene from Revelation and describe what you drew. |
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| 18 |
6/12 |
Final Exam |
Review for Final |
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