THE 631 The New Testament: Gospels & Acts
The New Testament is a collection of diverse writings that are central to Christian faith and life. This course introduces students to the literary characteristics, historical context, and theological content of the Gospels and Acts. This course engages topics of concern for the Church today, including the poor and marginalized in the Gospels, the relationship of the earliest followers of Jesus to Jews and Judaism, the role of Scripture (i.e., the OT) in early Christian beliefs and practices, and religious experience. Classes may be taught in an in-class, hybrid, or online format and have set times that require virtual participation.