Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description This module provides a foundational survey of theological reflection on Jesus of Nazareth, his life, his teaching, his death and resurrection and what it means to call Jesus the Christ. Examining Christology from postcolonial, liberation, feminist, and interreligious perspectives will be key aspects of the course. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Identify and evaluate the sources of information for a Christian understanding of Jesus the Christ 2. Outline the distinctive features and historical context of Jesus’ ministry, mission, death and Resurrection. 3. Demonstrate an ability to engage in and extrapolate from a close reading of key texts in the area of Christology. 4. Examine Christology in an interreligious context. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
The Ministry of JesusGospel portraits of Jesus, The Jewish Background of Jesus, The Reign of God as the Background to the Ministry of Jesus of Nazareth, Understanding the Death and Resurrection of JesusThe Christ of FaithDevelopment of the First Christologies, Early Conciliar DefinitionsChristology, Politics, and LiberationEmploys Liberation and Postcolonial Approaches to ChristologyFeminist-informed ChristologyTurns to Feminist-informed and Cultural Studies Analysis of Gender and ChristologyJesus and IslamExamines the Meaning and Status of Jesus in the Qur'anJesus, Judaism, and Post-Holocaust ChristologyLooks at the Impact of the Shoah on Christology | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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