METHODS:STUDY OF THE SYNOPTICS (NT-2530)

Canon, Gospel literary genre. Synoptic fact, contents and theological perspectives of the synoptic gospels. Introduction to exegetical methods/approaches such as historical criticism, narrative criticism, reader's response, feminist, postcolonial, and deconstruction. Format: Lectures/discussion. Evaluation: Written assignments. The course is intended for MDiv, MTS, MA, and STL students. [25 max enrollment]