Summary 5

Essay Assignment Requirement

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Contextualization

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Throughout history, many scholars recognize that Jesus of Nazareth was a real historical figure.

The existence of the so

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called historical Jesus is widely accepted in the academic community.

However, a central question remains: is this historical Jesus the

Messiah promised in the

Scriptures, or was the understanding of Jesus as Messiah a construction developed later by his

disciples?

Assignment Proposal

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In this assignment, the student must produce a one

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page argumentative essay in which they

clearly, coherently, and thoughtfully present the reasons why they believe Jesus Christ is the

promised Messiah. The reflection should connect the content studied in

the Christology classes

with a personal and pastoral understanding of faith, demonstrating how Jesus is recognized as the

Son of God and Savior of humanity.

The

essay

should demonstrate theological maturity and argumentative ability, integrating

academic study with the spiritual dimension of the Christian faith, going beyond a merely