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Examine the historical and cultural context of Jesus' teachings through the gospels. Explore early Christian development, texts, and interpretations using critical analysis and discussion.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Analyze the teachings attributed to Jesus of Nazareth as presented in the New Testament testimony.
• Recognize and evaluate the cultural and historical contexts influencing New Testament descriptions of the "kingdom of God".
• Examine how interpretations of the "kingdom of God" have changed over time, including mythological and cultural developments.
• Identify and interpret Hebrew Bible/Old Testament passages related to concepts of the "kingdom of God" in Jewish thought.
• Describe scholarly perspectives on how ¿kingdom of God¿ themes functioned in early Jewish and early Christian contexts.

This class is mostly conducted in Spanish at an intermediate level. It is a mixture of grammar, culture pronunciation, listening and speaking. It includes readings from authors of the Spanish speaking world such as García Márquez, Cortázar, Borges, García Lorca, etc.

Required Materials:

• Practice Makes Perfect - Complete Spanish Grammar - 4th Edition by Gilda Nissenberg; ISBN 9781260463156

This class is conducted entirely in Spanish at an advanced level. It is a mixture of grammar, culture pronunciation, listening and speaking. It includes readings from authors of the Spanish speaking world such as García Márquez, Cortázar, Borges, García Lorca, etc.

Required Materials:

• Practice Makes Perfect - Complete Spanish Grammar - 4th Edition by Gilda Nissenberg; ISBN 9781260463156

This class is conducted entirely in French. It is a mixture of grammar, culture pronunciation, listening and speaking. It includes readings from authors of the French speaking world such as Camus, Abdellah Taia, Orsenna, Yourcenar, etc.

Required materials:

• The Ultimate French Review and Practice, 4th Edition; ISBN 978-1-260-45241-9
• Une mélancolie arabe, Abdellah Taia  ISBN 9782757821060