Easter: The Resurrection of the Crucified

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An integrated theological study of Easter, attending both to the original event of Christ's resurrection and its ongoing celebration in the life of the Christian church. Students will exegete the relevant biblical texts, explore the historical development of Easter worship within the context of the liturgical year, engage classical and contemporary theological texts on the resurrection, and evaluate contemporary ecclesial practices. Special reference will be made to Christ's resurrection as the basis of the church's hope and mission. Students will develop skills of rigorous theological reflection contextualized within local church practice.