Diaconate Formation

The Gospels: An Introduction

Reverend Timothy A. Gadziala, JCL, MA, MDiv

Year 2008

Description: 

This course is intended to be an introduction for the student to the reading and interpretation of the four Gospels included in the Christian Bible.  Included in this class will be an historical analysis of the nature of biblical exegesis, as well as an introduction to the proper methods of interpretation as put forth by the Pontifical Biblical Commission.  As well as an introduction to the formation of the Gospels in general and problems of interpretation that have arisen in the 19^th century, each of the Gospels will be studied individually, thus giving the student a survey of the unique character of each of the writings. 

Resources Needed: 

Benedict XVI.  Jesus ofNazareth.  New York, New York:  Doubleday, 2007.

Brown, Raymond E.  An Introduction to the New Testament.  New York, New York:  Doubleday, 1997.

Murry, Daniel A.   The Living Word in the Living Church

The Holy Bible: The Revised Standard Version Catholic edition . San Francisco , California : Ignatius Press, 1966.

Grading:

Grading will include at least a midterm and a final exam as well as summary papers to be given, thus showing an understanding of the Gospels.