The Synoptic Problem: Q, M, L, and Theoretical Models
Advanced seminar on literary dependencies of the Gospels and theoretical models
Course Instructors
To Be Announced
Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies
Details
An advanced seminar on the literary dependencies of the Gospels. Focuses on specialized theories (Farrer, Griesbach) and the reconstruction of the hypothetical "Q" source to map the earliest strata of Jesus's sayings tradition.
Course Curriculum
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What You Will Learn
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Source Reconstruction: Attempt to reconstruct Q and other hypothetical sources
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Theoretical Comparison: Evaluate different synoptic problem solutions
FAQs
The question of the literary relationship between Matthew, Mark, and Luke, which share substantial material and structure (syn = seeing together).
A hypothetical lost collection of Jesus' sayings that Matthew and Luke allegedly drew from independently, explaining material they share but Mark lacks.
The Farrer Hypothesis (Matthew used Mark, Luke used both) and the Griesbach Hypothesis (Matthew first, Luke used Matthew, Mark used both).
What is in this course?
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Duration : 1 Days
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Class Start Date : 2026-02-01
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Gospel Studies : Master synoptic comparison and source analysis
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Theoretical Modeling : Develop skills in constructing and testing gospel relationship models
