The purpose of the course is to help students acquire a detailed knowledge of the Synoptic Gospels. The module covers the following topics:

1.unknown nodeFormation of the NT; Origin and formation of the Gospels; Four forms of the one Gospel.

2.unknown nodeThe Synoptic problem and Solutions.

3.unknown nodeDetailed introduction to individual Gospels.

4.unknown nodeExegesis of Resurrection and Passion Narratives; Parables and Miracles; Baptism of Jesus; Temptations of Jesus; The first Beatitude; Lord’s Prayer; Formation of the Infancy Narratives and Birth of Jesus; Genealogy; Marriage and Celibacy and the true family of Jesus.