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Introduction
Course Description
This course focuses
upon giving the student
a chronologically based
understanding of the
life of Christ, within the
history and culture of
the rst century.
The course is 2 credit
hours.
Course Objectives
Course Objectives
Upon completing this course, the student
should:
Course Objectives
Upon completing this course, the student
should:
1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the
events, miracles and teaching of Christ.
Course Objectives
Upon completing this course, the student
should:
1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the
events, miracles and teaching of Christ.
2. Be able to describe the major events in the
life of Christ in chronological order.
Course Objectives
Upon completing this course, the student
should:
1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the
events, miracles and teaching of Christ.
2. Be able to describe the major events in the
life of Christ in chronological order.
3. Understand the major geographical
movements which took place in the life of
Christ.
Course Objectives
Upon completing this course, the student
should:
1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the
events, miracles and teaching of Christ.
2. Be able to describe the major events in the
life of Christ in chronological order.
3. Understand the major geographical
movements which took place in the life of
Christ.
4. Understand some of the social and cultural
background within the description of the life
of Christ contained within the gospels
Primary Course Textbooks
Blomberg, Craig L.
Jesus & the Gospels
Blomberg, Craig L.
Jesus & the Gospels
No private discussions
No sleeping etc.
Assignments
There are two assignments
for this course:
1. Research paper (10%)
2. Reading and
summarising a Gospel
Assignment #1
Jesus called his
disciples to follow
him. Using the
interaction of Jesus
with his disciples
show what is required
of a modern day
believer when they
follow Jesus. (500
words)
Students may select one of the three
assignments below to complete as your
research paper.
College guidelines must be followed
(bibliography, footnotes etc.)
The 500 words does not include Bible
references or bibliography. A minimum of
three sources should be cited.
Assignment #1
Jesus called his
disciples to follow
him. Using the
interaction of Jesus
with his disciples
show what is required
of a modern day
believer when they
follow Jesus. (500
words)
Assignment #2
Examine the prayer
life of Jesus and
develop a guide
based upon this
which could be used
in a church setting to
teach new believers
the basics of prayer.
(500 words)
Assignment #3
Write a background paper on one of the
following subjects within the life and times
of Jesus Christ. The paper should be
suitable to inform an average church
member about the particular topic in
order that they might understand it better.
(500 words)
Assignment #3 Topics
Pharisees
Women
Sadducees
The synagogue
Roman
monetary system
Fasting
Agriculture
The seven I
Ams of Johns
Gospel
Baptism of the
Holy Spirit
Reading Assignment (15%):
Read a Gospel
Read a New Testament Gospel of your choosing.
Produce a summary paper for that gospel
indicating, chapter by chapter, the major content /
themes of the chapter - no more than 80 words per
chapter - include references you think of or possible
research questions. Develop your own system of
lettering or drawings for summarising the category
content e.g. T = teaching, D = dialogue, M =
miracle, H= healing etc. As part of this the student
is required to produce a log covering the date and
the passages read on that date.
Develop your own system
of lettering or drawings
for summarising the
category content
e.g. T = teaching, D =
dialogue, M = miracle,
H= healing etc.
As part of this the student
is required to produce a
log with the date and the
passages read on that
date.
Date
Passage Read
Theme (s)
Comments
1/1
/2014
Matthew 1 HN (= historical narrative), M,
Genealogy of Christ linking him to David and Abraham - major
covenants of OT.
Why were genealogies important to the Jews, why did Matthew
include this?
Birth of Christ including announcements to Joseph and then to
Mary - role of angels (today?)
Link of Christ and Holy Spirit at his inception
2/1
2014
Matthew 2 HN (= historical narrative), M,
Wise men visit - time elapsed (?) since Christs birth as all
children under 2 are killed
More angelic visitation to Joseph
Which Herod is this?
Flight to Egypt and return to Nazareth (parallel with Israel)
I Believe in Jesus
I Believe in Jesus
but which Jesus is that?