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October 14, 2005
Jesus as Curricula
I have the (GREAT) pleasure and (yet) nearly unbearable weight of teaching courses entitled "Jesus of Nazareth" and "Intro to Biblical Studies" to adult students of a degree completion program at a university in north chicago. While the history of the university is indeed Christian, there is no such criteria for students. Thus my own students have ranged from Zen Buddhist priests to palestinian Muslims to outspoken Gay pastors in local mainstream denominations.
Here are the three texts I am currently using for my "Jesus of Nazareth" course:
1. Jesus the Messiah - by Robert H. Steain
2. An Introduction to New Testament Theology - by Raymond E. Brown
3. The Case for Christ - by Lee Strobel
I would like to hear YOUR alternative texts and opinions (or support for the current texts). You can post your responses via the "comments" option below.
Posted by sdf at October 14, 2005 08:22 PM
