THE 440 Course Schedule - Spring 2019 (projected)
UNIT 1: Second Temple Judaism and Early Christian Apocalyptic Literature
1 | Tue Jan 29 | Introduction to Eschatology
READ:
- THE 440 Syllabus and Schedule
- Mark 13:1-37
- Matthew 24:1-51
- 2 Thessalonians
- Revelation 1 - 22
COMPLETE:
- Greetings and Salutations Information Sheet (in class)
2 | Tue Feb 5 | Crucible of Faith - Jewish Eschatology
READ:
- Shema Yisrael, online
- Deuteronomy 26:5-11
- Nehemiah 7:73 - 9:38
- Zechariah 1:1 - 14:21
- Prophets Timeline, online
- Jenkins, Crucible of Faith, Introduction and Chapter 1, pgs. ix - 25
3 | Tue Feb 12 | Crucible of Faith - Greek Eschatology
READ:
- Jenkins, Crucible of Faith, Chap 2-4, pgs. 27-95
- optional: First Enoch, selections
4 | Tue Feb 19 | Crucible of Faith - Late Jewish Apocalyptic Literature
READ:
- Jenkins, Crucible of Faith, Chap 5-8, pgs. 97-174
- optional: 1 - 2 Maccabees
5 | Tue Feb 26 | CANCELLED - Professor Presenting at St. John’s Annual Interfaith Dialogue and Dinner
6 | Tue Mar 12 | Crucible of Faith - Early Christian Eschatology
READ:
- Jenkins, Crucible of Faith, Chap 10 - Conclusion, pgs. 195-250
- Hebrews 1:1 - 13:25
COMPLETE:
UNIT 2: Current Eschatology
7 | Tue Mar 19 | Catholic Eschatology
READ:
- Ratzinger, Eschatology, Introduction, Part 1, pgs. 1-66
8 | Tue Mar 26 | Catholic Eschatology
READ:
- Ratzinger, Eschatology, Part 2, pgs. 67-161
9 | Tue Apr 2 | Catholic Eschatology
READ:
- Ratzinger, Eschatology, Part 3 and Afterward, pgs. 165-274
UNIT 3: Current Theologies of Hope
10 | Tue Apr 9 | Christian Hope | Balthasar on Hope
READ:
- Balthasar, Dare We Hope, Forward and Chap. 1 - 11, pgs. ix - 123
11 | Tue Apr 16 | Balthasar on Hell
READ:
- Balthasar, Dare We Hope, Chap. 1-7, Epilogue, pgs. 129-204
COMPLETE:
12 | Tue Apr 23 | Book of Revelation | Research Presentations
READ:
- Book of Revelation 1–10
- Luke Timothy Johnson, The Writings of the New Testament, Chapter 26, selection online
COMPLETE:
13 | Tue Apr 30 | Book of Revelation (continued) | Research Presentations
READ:
- Book of Revelation 11–22
- William Kurz, S.J., What Does the Bible Say About the End Times? A Catholic View, Introduction and Chapter 5, selection online
COMPLETE:
14 | Wed May 15 | Final Research Paper Due