NT 3101

This course will examine the Book of Revelation as a piece of Christian imagination for its time and ours. It will help participants to understand better the symbolism and realism contained in its visions and to locate the Revelation within the Biblical and the Jewish/Christian apocalyptic literature. The course will concentrate on what John’s purposes were in writing this book as these are revealed in the organization, structure, original context, and theology of the book itself. The course will encourage participants to relate the book to contemporary events and conditions in ways that are both responsible to the original purpose of the book and to the proclamation of the gospel in our time. This course will be offered on campus only, but distance students may request a hybrid option. Contact the instructor for details.