Christology

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

The aim of this module is to investigate the historical origins of the idea of Christ in the worship of the first Christian communities and the developments in the theological understanding of his person and his work of redemption across all eras and geographies. Drawing on primary sources, critical scholarship, ritual studies and visual art, the course will devise a historical and theological framework in which to assess theoretical presuppositions and consequences of different interpretations of the person and work of Christ through the ages. The relationship of various Christologies to current ethical issues, such as ecology, human rights, extreme poverty and anti-capitalism will be explored. The class is co-taught and capped at 16 students.