RELG 207 - Quests for the Historical Jesus

Semester Offered: Second Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 Credits
Attribute: 4HU

This course introduces a variety of traditions that have clustered around the figure of Jesus of Nazareth over the past 2000 years. Since the 19th century, there have been several attempts to cut through these traditions to reconstruct the life and thoughts of Jesus in a historical way. This course investigates the primary ancient evidence about Jesus as well as the methods and motives of these and other quests for the “historical Jesus” from medieval reform movements to the modern day as represented in literature, art and film
Enrollment Limit: 35
Instructor: T. Swan Tuite
Consent of the Instructor Required: No