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HDS 1202

Introduction to the New Testament: History and Interpretation

Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza

Description

The diverse writings of the New Testament emerged in the variegated social, religious and political contexts of the Roman empire. They are written by the followers of a Jewish teacher who was killed by Roman imperial power. In this course we will examine these culturally and religiously important writings as products of the cultural, religious, historical and political contexts in which they sought to shape the life situations of early Christians. At the same time we will discuss major analytical tools and disciplinary methods for analyzing and interpreting these texts and their socio-historical worlds. The course will also address critical issues such as canon formation, authorship and Scriptural authority. We also will explore how these ancient texts still shape contemporary cultural and religious discourses today and are red differently from different socio-political and religious locations.

Enrollment Limited: No
Open to BTI Students: Yes
Jointly offered through the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as Religion 1400

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Scheduling

Half Course
Spring 2010
Tu., 1-3 plus 12-1 or hour to be arranged
Location to be announced.

Relationship to Program Requirements

Program Requirement	Area / Category / Art / Designation
MTS Area(s) of Focus	New Testament and Early Christianity Religion, Ethics, and Politics Theology Women, Gender, Sexuality, and Religion
MDiv Distribution Category/ies	Scriptural Interpretation
MDiv Art(s) of Ministry	Preaching and/or Worship Religious Education Public Leadership
ThM, pre-2007 MTS, and pre-2005 MDiv Area	Area 1
Language Course Designation(s)	n/a