Course Description
Examines some critical issues and key themes associated with the Gospel of John, includes an extensive examination of the full text of the gospel with reference to several commentaries, and devotes some attention to the epistles of John.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Readings for graduate students will be more extensive and more
advanced in nature. Graduate students will be expected to write
a research paper that is more substantial than undergraduate
assignments in both length and critical engagement with primary
and secondary literature. Moreover, they will also be required
to demonstrate a mastery of the subject matter through more
extensive essay exams. In short, they will be expected to
produce work that conforms to the higher standards of
scholarship and research that guide the graduate school.
Athena Title
GOSPEL OF JOHN
Prerequisite
Third- or fourth-year student standing or permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
a) To obtain a firm grasp of the content of the gospel of John and to address some of the main critical issues associated with its interpretation b) To become a careful and thoughtful reader and thinker c) To discuss religious texts and diverse viewpoints in a critical and constructive manner d) To develop academic writing and research skills through the process of writing a research paper e) To strengthen skills in written composition, analysis, and presentation by means of projects such as essays, papers, reports, and examinations f) To strengthen skills in oral expression, analysis, style, and interaction by means such as class reports, class discussion, and oral examinations g) To enhance and facilitate computer literacy by the use of word processing, the web, email, and OASIS through research, preparation, and presentation of work such as oral class reports and completion of written assignments h) To foster critical thinking by engaging in activities such as classroom discussion and debate, essay examinations, and oral presentations i) To assist in the continued development of moral and ethical reasoning and reflection by encouraging creative thinking regarding individual and community concerns and needs, the challenging of prejudices and stereotypes, and examining rational and ethical bases of constructive social interactions
Topical Outline
Introduction to the Gospel of John John 1:1-18 John 1:19-12:40 John 13:1-20:31 John 21:1-25 The Significance of John's Gospel
Syllabus