Class Schedule & Reading Assignments

Session 1: January 6, 2003

Introduction to Jesus "Quest"

The Meaning of Jesus , chapters 1 & 2; pp. 3-26.

Session 2: January 13, 2003

The Life of Jesus: Jesus' Ministry and Message; the Death of Jesus

The Meaning of Jesus, chapters 3, 4, 5, 6; pp. 31-110.

January 20: Martin Luther King Day. No session

Session 3: January 27, 2003

The Resurrection of Jesus; Jesus and God

The Meaning of Jesus, chapters 7, 8, 9, 10; pp. 111-170.

Session 4: February 3, 2003

Beginnings and Endings: Jesus' Birth and the "Second Coming"

The Meaning of Jesus, chapters 11, 12, 13, 14; pp. 171-206.

Session 5: February 10, 2003

Jesus and Christian Life in the World

The Meaning of Jesus, chapters 15, 16; pp. 207-250.

James L. Boyce, "The Quest for Jesus and the Church's Proclamation," in The Quest for Jesus and the Christian Faith. Word & World Supplement Series 3. 1997, pp. 191-202. (to be distributed)

James L. Boyce

Professor of New Testament/Greek

Luther Seminary

2481 Como Av W

St Paul MN 55108-1445

651-641-3252

FAX 651-641-3354

jboyce@luthersem.edu

Web: http://www.luthersem.edu/jboyce