CRS4021A - CCRS - Jesus Christ

Objectives:

At the end of this module, students should be able to:
Recognise the diversity of images of the Person of Jesus.
Relate these images to the social and cultural context in which they were shaped and expressed.
Appreciate the mission of Jesus to proclaim the Kingdom of God.
Recognise the centrality of the Person of Jesus, both fully human and divine.
Be able to communicate what they have learned from an adult stance.

Content:

The participants’ own images of Jesus Christ and how such images are shaped by the arts (music/art/architecture), personal history and worship.
Images of Christ drawn from the Bible.
Credal statements and their relevance today, with particular reference to the Nicene Creed and the historical and social context in which it developed.
Reflection on the concept of the Kingdom of God as it is expressed in the Bible and understood today.

Learning and Teaching Information:

The purpose of this module is to deepen participants’ awareness of the significance and centrality of the person and work of Jesus Christ in the daily life of the Christian as well as in the worship of the Church.

Assessment:

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Jenny Stuart-Collins
Level - U
Credit Value - 10
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 4S1

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