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RELI0282Y-F19

New Testament Narrative Art
Discussion

The New Testament in Narrative and Art: Considering the Aesthetics of the Christian Story
For two millennia, the figure of Jesus has captivated the imagination of spiritual seekers around the world. In this course we will explore literary and theological dimensions of the New Testament with special attention to the Gospel as stories, while considering works of art inspired by its themes and characters across time. Paintings, cinematography, and literary narratives from The Protevangelium of James and Maximus the Confessor, to Dostoevsky, Kazantzakis, Sholem Asch, Saramago, Flannery O'Connor, and Marilynne Robinson, will invite the question: how have word and image shaped the understanding of the sacred stories and Christian imagination? Through close readings of the New Testament and exegetical discussion combining systematic with narrative theology, we will analyze style and composition, situate the texts in their historical context, and explore various readers’ perspectives, ancient and modern. 3 hrs. lect./1 hr. disc.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92561
Subject Code:
RELI
Course Number:
0282
Section Identifier:
Y

Course

RELI 0282

All Sections in Fall 2019

Fall 2019

RELI0282A-F19 Lecture (Hatjigeorgiou)
RELI0282Y-F19 Discussion (Hatjigeorgiou)
RELI0282Z-F19 Discussion (Hatjigeorgiou)