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REL 201: Introduction to the New Testament: Module 2
Outcomes
At the conclusion of this module, students will be able to:
- Explain the likely historical factors contributing to the writing of Mark's Gospel.
- Describe the portrait of Jesus according to Mark's Gospel.
- Explain the element of secrecy in Mark's Gospel.
Bibliography
Mark: A commentary on his apology for the cross by Call Number: BS2585.3 .G85 1993ISBN: 9780802829108Publication Date: 2000-05-01Print Book - Available for check out in the Library (2nd floor).
Gospel According to St Mark by Call Number: BS2585.3 .H66 2001ISBN: 9780826460394Publication Date: 2001-12-01Print Book - available for check out in the Library (2nd floor).
The Gospel of Mark by Call Number: BS2585.3 .L36ISBN: 0802825028Publication Date: 1974-04-01Series: New International Commentary, New Testament
Print Book - available for check out in the Library (2nd floor).
Mark by Call Number: BS195 .A53 v.27 MannISBN: 0385032536Publication Date: 1986-09-17Print Book - available for check out in the Library (2nd floor).
Assignments
| Action | Assignment | Due no later than |
| Read | Gospel of Mark Chapter 6 in A Voyage Through the New Testament Chapter 1 in Portraits of Jesus |
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| Post | Initial reply to discussion question | Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT |
| Post | Responses to at least two classmates | Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT |
| Submit | Thematic Paper | Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT |
Thematic Paper
Students must complete a thematic paper that traces one of the biblical themes from the list below noting developments of that theme in the Old Testament and in the New Testament. Include the continuity in the development of the theme as well as any changes in meaning. Note any areas of disputed understanding. This paper must be accompanied by an outline. See Doc Sharing for a list of source materials. Be sure to make use of those sources for your paper. The paper needs to be well-documented. Be certain to distinguish between paraphrase and quotation. This paper should be ebtween 1,500 and 2,000 words in length. Please use MLA format. Review additional instructions and helps in teh Thematic_Paper_Helps_for_REL201 document in Doc sharing. The thematic paper is worth 25% of the course grade and is due in Module 2.
Word of God Wisdom Spirit Covenant Justice Love Fidelity Mercy Wrath
Glory of God Christ Son of God Lord King Priest Prophet Servant
Son of Man Shepherd Elijah Chosen People Community Kingdom of God
Heart Righteousness Faith Hope Obedience Redemption Salvation
Resurrection Jerusalem Passover Desert Law Death Sin Repentance
Compassion Poor of Yahweh (anawim)