PHRE 442 - Understanding the New Testament

The canonical texts of the New Testament including pertinent non-canonical traditions are explored and compared in light of their original settings and purpose. Attention is given to the inherent tensions between history and faith as well as to questions of meaning, composition, and the formative impact of diverse cultural contexts. The successive levels of interpretation and the results of current exegetical and related interdisciplinary studies are examined in order to articulate the theology of the texts and the significance of their respective communities of faith.

Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
NOTE: This is a writing-enhanced course.