Course

THEO / REL 201   Working Theologies

Professor

Bruce Chilton

CRN

16061

 

Schedule

Wed            12:00  -1:20 pm    OLIN 308

Distribution

OLD: A

NEW: Humanities

The Bible is of pivotal importance in understanding the development of literature and history in the West, and it offers unique insights into the nature of the religious consciousness of humanity. Familiarity with the biblical documents, and a critical appreciation of those documents are therefore among the attainments of an ordinarily well-educated person in our culture. By means of lectures, discussions, quizzes, essays, and a test, the present course is designed to help students become biblically literate. Tutorials in Greek and Hebrew may be arranged in association with the course.

 

Course

THEO / REL 256   Historical Knowledge: Problems in Ancient Judaism and Christianity

Professor

Bruce Chilton / Jacob Neusner

CRN

16062

 

Schedule

Tu   2:30  -3:50 pm  OLIN 310 + conference

Distribution

OLD: A

NEW: History

Cross-listed: Jewish Studies

For more than two centuries, the study of Judaism and the study of Christianity have been revolutionized by attempts to understand those religions in historical terms.  During that period, history has been portrayed as both the friend and the enemy of religious insight.  Profound controversies in regard to the aims and methods of historical knowledge have also characterized discussion since the Enlightenment.  The purpose of this course, which will convene during a weekly seminar and also during a conference over several days, is to enable students to develop approaches to historical study that they believe are viable.  On-line