Images of Jesus

"Jesus of the People" by Janet McKenzie

Here you will find basic course information. To navigate week by week click on "Modules" to the left or click through the items at the bottom of this page.

Instructors:

Jeffrey Mahan Ph.D. ( jmahan@iliff.edu )

Mahan studies the mediation of religion in material and digital cultures, religion as a sensual and bodily experience, and the implications of media change for the practice of ministry and religious leadership.  He is also interested in the history of media and mediation and their implications for the religious communities and practices, with particular attention to the emergence of digital culture and the forms of religion in digital culture. He holds the Ralph E. and Norma E. Peck Chair in Religion and Public Communication.

Micah Saxton Ph.D. ( msaxton@iliff.edu )

Saxton is a historian of early Christianity whose dissertation explored the developments of Christian notions of self and scripture. His research now focuses on the theories and methods of digital humanities as applied to the study of ancient texts. He serves as Collections Development and Reference Librarian for the Ira J. Taylor Library at Iliff School of Theology.

Journey Days Class Meetings:

October 9, 10, 11, 13, 14 from 8am -12:30pm

Note: Participation in Journey Days is REQUIRED to pass this course.

Course Description:

There is no one Jesus. People have imagined Jesus quite differently from different historical and cultural locations. This interdisciplinary seminar introduces the graduate study of religion generally by looking at movies, art, texts and other cultural artifacts that portray Jesus specifically.

Course Goals:

Course Media

Course Assignments

DateDayDetails
Sep 14, 2017ThuWhat is your understanding of Jesus?due by 05:59AM
Sep 15, 2017FriWhat is religion?due by 05:59AM
Sep 20, 2017WedBiblical Jesus Discussiondue by 05:59AM
Sep 28, 2017ThuRespond to the Borg and Wright Chaptersdue by 05:59AM
Oct 20, 2017FriJesus in Americadue by 05:59AM
Oct 26, 2017ThuSynthesizing essay topicdue by 05:59AM
Oct 29, 2017SunBibliographic essaydue by 05:59AM
Nov 02, 2017ThuDiscussion, Masculine Jesus and Jesus in Americadue by 05:59AM
Nov 09, 2017ThuImages of the Crucifixiondue by 06:59AM
Nov 19, 2017SunSynthesizing essaydue by 06:59AM