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A Christology Course by Gerard Hall sm
Gerard Hall
is the Head of the School of Theology at McAuley Campus, Brisbane, Australian Catholic University.
1. Introduction: The Mystery of Jesus Christ
Different approaches to the mystery of Christ
The Gospels as privileged sources
The living Jesus tradition
2. The World of Jesus' Time
Life in Galilee
Jerusalem
Society and politics
3. Jesus' Life and Ministry
Faith and history
Teacher and prophet
The reign of God
Jesus the parabler
The reign of God in parables
Miracle-worker
Eschatological prophet
4. Jesus' Crucifixion and Death
The killing of Jesus
Jesus' approach to his death
Interpreting Jesus' death
5. The Early Jesus Movement
Easter experiences
Resurrection belief
Transformation of Jesus
Transformation of disciples
From the risen Jesus to divine status
The crucified and risen one
6. Jesus Christ in History and Tradition
The post-biblical approach to Jesus
Early debates
Logos-christology
From Arius to the Council of Nicea
From Athanasius to the Council of Chalcedon
Interpreting the doctrines today
7. Jesus Christ Today
Jesus Christ and human experience
The cosmic Christ and saviour-figure
Jesus Christ and political reality
The political Jesus
Jesus Christ liberator
Advocate for women
Saviour of the world
8. Conclusion: A Christology for the Third Millennium
APPENDIX
Bibliography and References
Assignment and Study Questions
ADDITIONAL READINGS for 2005
Interpreting Jesus
- Ormond Rush (PDF File)
Jesus at home in Judaism
- Laurie Woods (PDF File)
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