| College | University of St. Michael's College, Faculty of Theology |
| Instructor(s) | Shantz, Colleen |
| Course Code | SMB6627HS
NOTE: Basic degree students enrol in SMB3627HS
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| Semester | Second Semester |
| Section | 0101 |
| Online | No |
| Credits | One Credit |
| Location | Toronto (St George Campus) |
| Description |
The course will examine the portrait of Jesus in the Synoptic Gospels as it conveys three themes of justice: 1) the exercise of power, 2) economic issues, and 3) human worth. The course will place Jesus's actions and teachings in the social and political conditions of first century Galilee and Judea while also considering their relevance to contemporary events and circumstances. Special attention will be given to the parables, economic teachings, and the phenomena of healings and exorcisms as responses to the conditions of daily life and political rule in first century Palestine. |
| Pre-Requisites | Knowledge of Greek |
| Schedule | Thu |
| Start Time | 11:00 |
| End Time | 13:00 |
| Hours Per Week | 2 |
| Minimum Enrolment | 10 |
| Maximum Enrolment | 25 |
| Enrolment Notes | This course is open to graduate students who are not Biblical specialists but are interersted in the Biblical basis for social justice. Such students should contact the instructor prior to enrolment |
| Teaching Method |
Lectures
Seminars
Readings
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| Means of Evaluation |
Class Participation
Reflection Paper
Research Paper
Short Paper
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| Previously Offered | Fall 2017 |
| Currently Offered | Winter 2022 |