Zombies, the Bible and the End of the World

College Emmanuel College
Instructor(s) Tokarek LaFosse, Mona
Course Code EMB6571HF
NOTE: Basic degree students enrol in EMB3571HF
Semester First Semester
Section 6201
Online Yes
Credits One Credit
Location Online – Synchronous
Description

What do zombies and the Bible have in common? They both have to do with the end of the world, of course! We will compare zombies in today’s popular culture with apocalyptic texts in the Bible (and some not in the Bible) in their ancient contexts. The goal of the course is to recognize the apocalyptic worldview behind various texts in Second Temple Judaism and early Christianity and the continuing influence of that worldview to the present day, especially as it manifests in zombie imagery. Through this recognition we will wrestle with apocalyptic and zombie-related themes that are relevant today. By exploring imagery, genre, form, function and context (in all the gory details), we will discover common threads related to symbol, human identity, death, fear, hope and meaning-making.

Pre-Requisites Intro to NT
Schedule Thu
Start & End Date May 9, 2024 - Jun 27, 2024
Start Time 9:00
End Time 12:00
Hours Per Week 2
Minimum Enrolment 3
Maximum Enrolment 10
Enrolment Notes

Last day to register: April 15, last day to pay: May 1, last day to drop: May 17

Teaching Method
Lectures
Seminars
Readings
Means of Evaluation
Class Participation
Short Paper
Research Paper
Previously Offered Summer 2023
Currently Offered Summer 2024