Preaching the Life of Christ

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In this course, students will investigate the biblical world of the New Testament, particularly the Gospels. This exploration will focus on preaching the life of Jesus Christ, in a manner that is faithful to the historical context of the bible and fitting for the contemporary context. Students will consider how 1st century Palestinian geography, religion, social customs, architecture, art, archeology, and literature, impact bible interpretation and sermon development.