Description

A compelling dimension of discipleship in the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles is the treatment of material possessions—whether through their use or renunciation. While Luke includes a diverse range of texts concerning the relinquishment of possessions, certain internal tensions or inconsistencies are apparent. This seminar aims to explore key questions arising from this observation: What theological or narrative purpose might underlie Luke’s seemingly inconsistent portrayal of the divestment of possessions? What function do possessions serve in shaping the response to Jesus’ call to discipleship? In what ways do Luke’s redactional interventions in his sources reveal his own stance on the issue of material wealth?

Total sessions: 10 (each session is of 120 minutes duration). Attendance at every session is mandatory.

Maximum number of participants: 12

Seminar Schedule:

–  Sessions 1–3: These initial meetings will focus on the traditions and redactional strategies within Luke’s Gospel, an overview of scholarly methodologies for analyzing the theme of possessions, and the formulation of hermeneutical principles appropriate to the Lukan corpus.

–  Sessions 4–9: Student-led presentations, each centered on a specific pericope, will form the core of these sessions.

–  Session 10: The final session will be devoted to synthesizing insights and drawing overall conclusions.

Metodology

Students will be required to submit a brief written reflection (1–2 pages) in advance of each session. During seminar meetings, active engagement is expected as students collaboratively explore the interpretive possibilities of selected pericopes through various methodological lenses.

Evaluation:

–  Seminar senza lavoro scritto :

o  Short papers submitted (60%)

o  Oral presentations (30%)

o  Contributions to the discussions of the seminar (10%)

–  Seminar con lavoro scritto :

o  Short papers submitted (30%)

o  Contributions to the discussions of the seminar (10%)

o  Oral presentations and the final paper (60%)