Jesus the Christ

Three credits · Undergraduate

Building upon RELS 426, this course begins with an examination of aspects of the life of the historical Jesus, including his teaching, ministry, and the events leading to his crucifixion. The four canonical Gospels and Letters of Paul will be analyzed as students probe the question of why Jesus came to be understood as the Messiah by the first Christians. Credit will be granted for only one RELS 427 or RELS 440. Prerequisite: RELS 426 or permission of the instructor. Three credits. Not offered 2026-2027; offered every three years.