Messianism
- Arts
- 300 level
- 2 credit units
- 137 pages
- 13 units
This course informs you of the major factors that lead to the Biblical Messianic Expectation by the Jews. It enlightens you about the hope in the future King as Messiah of the people of Israel. It teaches you about prophets that perform Messianic roles in Jewish history. In this course, you will learn about the Jewish pseudepigraphal Literature and Jesus the Messiah, his Ministry, death and resurrection. You will also study how the early church accepted Jesus as the Messiah.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 195 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of CRS302, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1 THE MESSIAH OF JUDAISMPage 77
- UNIT 2 MESSIANIC EXPECTATIONS OF THE FIRST CENTURY AND THEIR FULFILMENT IN JESUSPage 84
- UNIT 3: JESUS AS THE MESSIAH WHO OVERCAME THE EVIL ONEPage 100
- UNIT 4: JESUS AND THE MESSIANIC AGEPage 109
- UNIT 5: JESUS’ RESURRECTION AS DEFINITE PROOF OF HIS MESSIAHSHIPPage 113
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
CRS302 · UNIT 2 OLD TESTAMENT ALLUSIONS TO MESSIANIC EXPECTATIONS
Besides, they said that “messianic” and “messianism” have a wider meaning; they are used in connection with expectations of a definite change in history which is not brought about by a particular future deliverer. Furthermore, they said that “messianic expectation” only denotes the expectation of a redeemer who is called “Messiah”.
What you should be able to do
- Define the term Messiah and trace its development in the Old Testament.
- Analyze the messianic expectations prevalent in early Judaism.
- Compare and contrast the messianic concepts in the Synoptic Gospels and Pauline Epistles.
- Evaluate the arguments for and against Jesus as the expected Jewish Messiah.
- Explain the significance of Jesus' resurrection in Christian theology.
- Discuss the role of the Messiah in overcoming evil and establishing the Kingdom of God.
What it prepares you for
- Religious Studies Scholar
- Theologian
- Religious Educator
- Historian
- Researcher
- Religious Organizations
- Educational Institutions
- Historical Research
- Theological Studies
- Interfaith Dialogue
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: Messianism in the Old Testament
Unit 4: Messianism in Jewish Pseudepigraphal Works of the 1st Centuries BCE/ CE
The unit requires understanding of complex historical and theological contexts within early Judaism, including various interpretations of messianic prophecies.
- Module 2: Messianism in the New Testament
Unit 2: Messianism in Paul & in the Apocalypse
Requires critical analysis of diverse scholarly viewpoints on Paul's understanding of messianism and the eschatological Day of the Lord.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 40 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Messianism in the Old Testament
Unit 1: Messianism: Meaning & Definitions · 2 hours
Read the introduction to Messianism. Understand the root meaning of Messiah. Study the various definitions of Messianism..
- Week 2Module 1: Messianism in the Old Testament
Unit 2: Old Testament Allusions to Messianic Expectations · 3 hours
Explore the concept of the Messiah in the Old Testament. Study the eschatological king in the Torah. Examine Yahweh's promise to David..
- Week 3Module 1: Messianism in the Old Testament
Unit 3: Messianism in Early Judaism · 3 hours
Study the messianic hopes in early Judaism. Explore the Sibylline Oracles. Examine the Testament of Judah..
- Week 4Module 1: Messianism in the Old Testament
Unit 4: Messianism in Jewish Pseudepigraphal Works of the 1st Centuries BCE/ CE · 2 hours
Learn about the Similitudes of Enoch. Study the Book of Jubilees. Examine 2 (Slavonic) Enoch..
- Week 5Module 1: Messianism in the Old Testament
Unit 5: Messianism in the Qumran Sectarian Literature · 3 hours
Study the two Messiahs of the Qumran Sect. Examine the reception of Messianic passages in DSS texts. Explore 4Q521 and 4Q252..
- Week 6Module 2: Messianism in the New Testament
Unit 1: Messianism in the Synoptic Gospels · 3 hours
Compare the Christos of the New Testament with the Messiah of the Old Testament. Study Messianism in the Synoptic Gospels. Analyze specific Messianic texts..
- Week 7Module 2: Messianism in the New Testament
Unit 2: Messianism in Paul & in the Apocalypse · 3 hours
Study Messianism in the Letters of Paul. Explore Paul and the eschatological Day of the Lord. Examine Messianism in the Apocalypse of John..
- Week 8Module 2: Messianism in the New Testament
Unit 3: Is Jesus the Expected Jewish Messiah? · 3 hours
Study the present state of the Jesus' Messiahship debate. Situate the debate within the context of Christian-Jewish dialogue. Evaluate the Christian position..
- Week 9Module 2: Messianism in the New Testament
Unit 4: Jesus as the Anointed of the Spirit · 3 hours
Describe Jesus as the Messiah of the Jews. Narrate the story of Jesus as the anointed Spirit of God. Study the Galilean Ministry of Jesus..
- Week 10Module 2: Messianism in the New Testament
Unit 5: The Early Christians' Acceptance of Jesus as Messiah · 3 hours
Analyze Jesus as the Messiah of the Jews. Discuss Messiah in the New Testament view. Study the apostles' preaching of Jesus..
- Week 11Module 3: st Century Messianic Expectations & Fulfilment in Jesus
Unit 1: The Messiah of Judaism · 3 hours
Discuss the principles of Judaism. State the messianic idea in Judaism. Study the concept of Mashiach..
- Week 12Module 3: st Century Messianic Expectations & Fulfilment in Jesus
Unit 2: Messianic Expectations of the First Century · 3 hours
Discuss Messiah as the king who would restore the Davidic dynasty in Israel. Explain the messianism in the early church. List the major messianic expectations among the Jews..
- Week 13Module 3: st Century Messianic Expectations & Fulfilment in Jesus
Unit 3: Jesus as the Messiah who Overcame the Evil One · 3 hours
Distinguish between the work of the Messiah and of the Evil One. Identify the Ministry of Jesus the Messiah in Caesarea Philippi. Describe the power of Jesus the Messiah over the Devil..
Unit 4: Jesus and the Messianic Age · 3 hours
Discuss the Messianic Age. Explain God's seed. State the appointed time. Learn about the kingly Rule of God..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a timeline of key events and figures related to Messianism in both the Old and New Testaments.
- Develop concept maps linking different messianic prophecies and their interpretations.
- Practice essay questions comparing and contrasting Jewish and Christian views of the Messiah.
- Focus on understanding the historical and cultural contexts of the Old and New Testament passages.
- Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and pay close attention to feedback from your tutor.
- Create flashcards for key terms and definitions related to Messianism.
- Form a study group to discuss and debate different interpretations of messianic prophecies.
Questions students ask about this course
What is CRS302 about?
This course informs you of the major factors that lead to the Biblical Messianic Expectation by the Jews. It enlightens you about the hope in the future King as Messiah of the people of Israel. It teaches you about prophets that perform Messianic roles in Jewish history. In this course, you will learn about the Jewish pseudepigraphal Literature and Jesus the Messiah, his Ministry, death and resurrection. You will also study how the early church accepted Jesus as the Messiah.
How many units does CRS302 have?
CRS302, Messianism, has 13 units across 3 modules, over 137 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is CRS302?
CRS302 carries 2 credit units, at 300 level in Arts.
Is CRS302 hard?
CRS302 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does CRS302 take to study?
About 195 hours of study, spread across its 13 units.
How is CRS302 assessed?
CRS302 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with CRS302?
Religious Studies Scholar, Theologian, Religious Educator, Historian and Researcher.