This course constitutes an introduction to the nature, structure, and message of the New Testament Gospels in their historical, literary, and canonical contexts. Having successfully completed this course, students will have demonstrated: 1) familiarity with the distinct content and literary structure of each Gospel and its portrayal of Jesus; 2) a basic understanding of the Greco-Roman and Jewish cultural and historical settings that provide insights for interpreting each of these narratives; 3) a basic understanding of source, form, redaction, and narrative criticisms; and 4) developing interpretive skills in the exegesis of the Gospels.
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