The goal of
this class activity is to develop a cohesive grasp of our
course material - and it will help us create parts of the
final exam.
We covered
a range of early Christian writings from Paul, through
select canonical and non canonical gospels, and select key
Church Fathers including Bishop Irenaus, Augustine, and
Julian.
We read
from Genesis to help us grasp where from the New Testament
authors and early Christians read, consider, and interpret
key scripture. Through their 'reading' they grappled with
questions of faith, community, free-will, sin, salvation,
and the life, teachings and death of Jesus.
We are
beginning to appreciate that much of what we learned (and
are exposed to) during this course is interconnected. People
profess or convey their message/understanding in agreement
with or in opposition to others across geography and time.
Certain alliances or dissentions
have far reaching consequences, e.g. theological,
social, belief and salvific.
Often we
can more easily 'see' and understand how our course readings
are connected by means of visual organization or map.
Cocncept maps and mind maps are two approaches that organize
information so that it reveals connections and relationship
development. Below are links that explain each map type.
(One may appeal to you more than another.)
In class,
on Thursday April 24, each focus group will develop their
own map (or maps) of our course material. Your task is to
present /make clear the entire course. This includes your
own group focus presentation. Choose 'concept' or 'mind' map
type - or develop another that would work. Linear 'outline'
type will not work. Bring your notes and course readers.
Large format paper and color markers will be provided.
