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Religious Studies 210C F8 |
Loretta Dornisch, Ph. D. |
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INTRODUCTION TO |
Office Predolin 322 |
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LITERATURE OF THE BIBLE: |
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ACTS/LETTERS |
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Office Hours: TR 3:30-4; 6-6:30 W 5:30-6; 9-9:30 Sat 11:30-12 Others by appointment |
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A study of some of the principal themes of the Bible as revealed in the various literary forms including a discussion of the significance of these terms for today. Emphasis on Acts and the Letters of Paul.
Exploration of the various books of the Bible.
A study of selected themes of the Bible.
Specialized study of the Book of Acts and the Letters of
Paul.
A study of some of the literary forms of the Bible as a basis for the recurring
philosophical and religious questions of fundamental beliefs about the human
condition.
Examination of the roots of the traditions at Edgewood expressed in the mission
statement of the College, which includes the following elements: intellectual
competence, Catholic heritage, ecumenical context, community of learners,
service.
Bible: Recommended: New Revised
Standard. Available in
bookstore.
Aland, Kurt. Synopsis of the Four Gospels.
American Bible Society.
Dornisch, Loretta. Paul and Third World Women Theologians: a
Commentary.
Liturgical Press. 1999.
Participation in class,
discussions, presentations, exegeses, etc.
Assimilation of class materials: Notes
required. Attending all class sessions is very important. Attendance and careful
note taking are extremely important in this class. More than one absence may
lower your semester grade.
Class readings: notes, outlines, and
summaries..
Short papers (2 pages) and Bibliography:
1. Bible Basics (In class test) - Feb. 6
2. Acts - Feb. 20
3. Pentateuch (In class) - Feb. 20
4. Paul's Letters - Mar. 5
5. Dornisch (In class) - Mar 26
6. Prophets/Writings - Apr. 9
7. Gospel – Mark (Passion Narrative) - Apr.16
8. Gospel - Matthew, Luke, or John - Apr. 30
(Resurrection Narrative)
9. Revelation (In class) - May 14
In class response papers
(tests) on presented material.
Class period
1. Introduction. Orientation.
Methodology
Jan. 23 Bible Basics 1. Composition of the Bible. Study of the Bible (Test on Feb. 6)
2. Bible: Select from Bible Basics.
3. Read Acts.
Jan. 30 Library/ Group/ Discussion
2.
Test on Bible Basics 1 & 2.
Feb. 6 Write 2 page paper on Acts. Due Feb. 20
Bible Basics 3. Pentateuch. Bible selections. Test on Feb. 20
Begin
Dornisch: Paul and Third World Women Theologians
Feb. 13 Library/ Group/ Discussion
3. Paper
on Acts due.
Feb. 20 Bible: In class test on Pentateuch/Torah
Bible: Letters of Paul
Dornisch
2-page paper of Paul's letters due Mar. 5
Feb 27 Library/ Group/ Discussion
4. 2-page
paper on Paul's letters due.
Mar. 5 Bible Basics 4: Prophets. Selected Prophets.
Use library, Bible, Commentaries, etc.
Finish Dornisch. Prepare for class book review - Mar. 26
Mar 12 Library/ Group/ Discussion
Mar 19 Spring Break/ Holy Week
(Optional: Attend service. Write reflection)
5. In
class test: Dornisch.
Mar. 26 Bible Basics 5. Writings.
Writings - Selections from Psalms, Proverbs, etc.
Review Hebrew Scriptures: Prophets and Writings.
Write a 2-3 page paper on Prophets and Writings.
6. 2-3
Page paper on Prophets and Writings due.
Apr. 2 Gospels. Bible Basics 6.
Bible: Select from Bible Basics.
Use Gospel Parallels and other Gospel tools.
Gospel of Mark.
Write a 2-page exegesis on text from the Passion Narrative
in the Gospel of Mark.
Apr. 9 Library/ Group/ Discussion
7. Exegesis
on Gospel of Mark due.
Apr. 16 Gospel of Matthew, Gospel of Luke, Gospel of John
Write 2-page exegesis on text from Matthew, Luke, or John.
Apr. 23 Library/ Group/ Discussion
8. Exegesis
on text from Matthew, Luke, or John due.
Apr. 30 Book of Revelation.
May 7 Library/ Group/ Discussion
9. In
class test on Book of Revelation.
May 14 All materials due. Tests as needed.