PHIL 4673 - Historiography, Miracles, and the Resurrection

Credits: 3 Spring, Odd

This course is an investigation into principles of historical inquiry as they pertain to the possibility of gaining historical knowledge, particularly of professedly miraculous events. An examination of the biblical texts surrounding the post-mortem fate of Jesus, with evaluation of competing historical hypotheses - including the orthodox historical interpretation of Jesus’ bodily resurrection.

Prerequisites: PHIL 1043 and either BIBL 1013, or REL 1013 (or HON 1013) and REL 1023 (or HON 2143) with a grade of “C” or better.