Teach/Preach Jesus History

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Taught by BST/GTU/ABSW. This course introduces students to the history and methods of historical Jesus research, and examines how the Jesus of history can be effectively taught and preached in the contemporary church context. The course will compare gospel and Pauline traditions as well as consider the influence of ancient Mediterranean cultures and values. Throughout the course we will consider how historical Jesus ideas can shape views of spirituality, human rights, and God. Students will be asked to offer their own narratives of the "Jesus of history."