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Christianity: Terminology

This curriculum explores the heritage, life, and perception of Jesus Christ in Christianity through a historical approach. It includes the background of Jesus Christ, his deeds and teachings, as well as the perception of Jesus Christ by his surrounding people and the development of the early church.

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Christianity: Terminology

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  1. Christianity: Terminology Christ (founder) Christians (followers) Christianity (religion)

  2. Christianity: Religion • Christianity • Roman Catholic • Eastern Orthodoxy • (West East Roman Empire) • Roman Catholic Protestant (M. Luther) Catholic All are Christians

  3. New Curriculum • Emphasis ?? • Existing HKCEE Curriculum (NT & OT) • Now on Jesus Christ (founder) • Historical Approach (objective, verifiable) • (vs. religious or personal) • = 3 Perspectives (past, present, future) • Heritage of Jesus Christ • Life of Jesus Christ • Perception of Jesus Christ

  4. I) Heritage of Jesus Christ = Background • Historical Background • =Old Testament (≠Jewish Bible in itself) • Its themes serve as heritage of the new rel. • Socio-political Context (within Palestine) • Under Roman governorship • Under Greek Culture • Striving for Independence (Maccabees) • Political Groups: Herodians, Zealots, Sadducees • Religious Groups: Pharisees, Essenes

  5. II) Life of Jesus Christ = The Origin of Christianity A) Deeds (The 4 Gospels, esp. Mark) • Includes: • Birth, • Ministry, • Miracles, • Passion, • Resurrection and Ascension

  6. II) Life of Jesus Christ B) Words (teachings) • 1) Kingdom of God • Its presence • Its entrance • Its future: New Element: Eschatology (Mark 13) + 2Peter 3:9 … • 2) Will of God (Ethics) • About discipleship • Parables (means) • Law

  7. III) Perception of Jesus Christ • =The Continuation of Jesus’ Ministry • A) Jesus’ Identity • teacher, prophet, Messiah, Son of man, Son of God, etc. • As perceived by his surrounding people • B) Development of the Early Church • Ascension – Pentecost – Persecution –Spreading to Gentiles – Jerusalem Council - Rome

  8. III) Perception of Jesus Christ • C) Development of Basic Christian Belief • 1) Faith and Salvation • Paul’s concept of salvation (diff. emphases): • Justification by faith (Forensic, separation of the R. of God) • Change of Sovereignty (Slave of Evil or God) • Unity with God (Baptism metaphor, Rom6) • James’ complement to Paul’s Justification 2) New Commandment (Distinctive of X’ty) • Love one another (Love neighbors as one self)

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