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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 presnted 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
   

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
   

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