THE 440 Course Schedule - Spring 2026 (projected)
UNIT 1: Second Temple Judaism and Early Christian Apocalyptic Literature
1 | Mon Jan 26 | Introduction to Eschatology
READ:
- THE 440 Syllabus and Schedule
- Mark 13:1-37
- Matthew 24:1-51
- 2 Thessalonians
- Revelation 1 - 22
- THE 440 Lecture 1 Notes
- THE 440 Lecture 1 - AI Summary
- THE 440 Lecture 1 - Unedited Audio
COMPLETE:
- Greetings and Salutations Information Sheet (in class)
2 | Mon Feb 2 | Crucible of Faith - Jewish Eschatology
READ:
- Shema Yisrael, online
- Deuteronomy 26:5-11
- Nehemiah 7:73 - 9:38
- Zechariah 1:1 - 14:21
- Daniel 7 - 14
- Prophets Timeline, online
- Jenkins, Crucible of Faith, Introduction and Chapter 1, pgs. ix - 25 Educational Use
- Mind Map of Bible with Pictures and Maps
- THE 440 Lecture 2 Notes
- THE 440 Lecture 2 - AI Summary
WATCH OPTIONAL:
- Rabbi Stein, Shema: How to Say this Jewish Prayer
3 | Mon Feb 9 | Crucible of Faith - Greek Eschatology
READ:
- Ezekiel 33 - 48
- Jenkins, Crucible of Faith, Chap 2-4, pgs. 27-95
- First Enoch, selections
- THE 440 Lecture 3 Notes
- THE 440 Lecture 3 - AI Summary
- THE 440 Lecture 3 - Transcript Unedited
READ OPTION:
4 | Mon Feb 23 | Crucible of Faith - Late Jewish Apocalyptic Literature
READ:
- 1 - 2 Maccabees
- Daniel 1 - 14
- Jenkins, Crucible of Faith, Chap 5-8, pgs. 97-174
- THE 440 Lecture 4 Notes
5 | Mon Mar 9 | Crucible of Faith - Early Christian Eschatology
READ:
- Hebrews 1:1 - 13:25
- Jenkins, Crucible of Faith, Chap 10 - Conclusion, pgs. 195-250
COMPLETE:
- Minor Paper on Eschatology in Art, Culture, or Liturgy
UNIT 2: Current Eschatology
6 | Mon Mar 16 | Catholic Eschatology
READ:
- Ratzinger, Eschatology, Introduction, Part 1-2, pgs. 1-161 Educational Use
7 | Mon Mar 23 | Catholic Eschatology
READ:
- Ratzinger, Eschatology, Part 3 and Afterward, pgs. 165-274
8 | Mon Mar 30 | Protestant Eschatologies
READ:
- Hammett, The Source of Hope, Chap. 1-5, pgs. 1-118 Educational Use
9 | WED Apr 8 | Protestant Eschatologies
READ:
- Hammett, The Source of Hope, Chap. 6-10, pgs. 119-238
UNIT 3: Current Theologies of Hope
10 | Mon Apr 13 | Christian Hope | Balthasar on Hope
READ:
- Balthasar, Dare We Hope, Part 1, Forward and Chap. 1-11, pgs. ix - 123 Educational Use
11 | Mon Apr 20 | Balthasar on Hope
READ:
- Balthasar, Dare We Hope, Part 2, Chap. 1-7, Epilogue, pgs. 129-204
COMPLETE:
- Outline on Modern or Post-Modern Eschatology
12 | Mon Apr 27 | N.T. Wright on Hope
READ:
- Wright, Surprised by Hope, Chap. 12 - 15, pgs. 189 - 289 Educational Use
COMPLETE:
- Share Theology Project
13 | Mon May 4 | Book of Revelation | Research Presentations
READ:
- Book of Revelation 1 - 22
- Luke Timothy Johnson, The Writings of the New Testament, Chapter 26, selection online
- William Kurz, S.J., What Does the Bible Say About the End Times? A Catholic View, Introduction and Chapter 5, selection online
COMPLETE:
- Presentations on a Significant Modern or Post Modern Eschatology
14 | May 7 - 13 | Final Research Paper Due
- Final Research Paper Due