Seasons & Episodes
Jesus - The Man Who Became God
First, consider the huge historical significance of the Christian belief in Jesus’s divinity, in terms of its effects
Greco-Roman Gods Who Became Human
In the ancient world, there were many accounts of “divine” mortals. Track this phenomenon in the Greco-Roman polythe
Humans as Gods in the Greco-Roman World
Delve further into the interface between the human and the divine in pagan cultures. Examine narratives describing peopl
Gods Who Were Human in Ancient Judaism
Here, discover accounts of divine humans and other godlike beings within ancient Judaism. In Genesis and Exodus, explore
Ancient Jews Who Were Gods
In ancient Judaism, beings other than the one true God could be considered to be or even called God. Learn about the div
The Life and Teachings of Jesus
In approaching the historical Jesus, consider why the New Testament Gospels are the only useful early sources on his lif
Did Jesus Think He Was God?
This lecture explores what Jesus said about himself, as well as what he specifically preached. Grasp the nature and purp
The Death of Jesus - Historical Certainties
Regarding Jesus’s final days, review the events that we know about with relative certainty. Learn about his reasons fo
Jesus’s Death - What Historians Can’t Know
Look now at events surrounding Jesus’s death that we cannot know about with certainty. Assess the plausibility of the
The Resurrection - What Historians Can’t Know
Jesus’s resurrection stands as the basis for the entire Christian faith. But what can we know historically about the r
What History Reveals about the Resurrection
What was it that caused Jesus’s followers to believe he had been raised from the dead? Investigate the disciples’ vi
The Disciples’ Visions of Jesus
In exploring the first claims about Jesus’s resurrection, this lecture discusses the phenomenon of visionary experienc
Jesus’s Exaltation - Earliest Christian Views
What did the earliest Christians believe about Jesus’s divinity? Delve into Romans and Acts for what they may tell us
The Backward Movement of Christology
Over time, Christian thought pushed the origin of Jesus’s divinity further and further back in history. Trace this dev
Paul’s View - Christ’s Elevated Divinity
Paul’s theology represents a transition between early conceptions of Christ as exalted by God upon his death and later
John’s View - The Word Made Human
The Gospel of John differs significantly from the other three canonical Gospels in its conception of Jesus. Investigate
Was Christ Human? The Docetic View
In the second and third centuries, Christian groups followed radically different beliefs and theologies. Learn about the
The Divided Christ of the Separationists
Among early Christian groups, the Gnostics demonstrate yet another view of the divinity of Jesus. Explore the fundamenta
Christ’s Dual Nature – Proto-Orthodoxy
By the fourth century, the theological understanding known as “orthodoxy” became predominant. Investigate the relati
The Birth of the Trinity
The doctrine of the Trinity asserts that God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit are all individually God. Look into the origin
The Arian Controversy
In the third century, sharp divisions existed between Christians, involving how to explain the relation of God the Fathe
The Conversion of Constantine
The Christian conversion of the Roman emperor Constantine was a momentous turning point for the faith. Learn about the r
The Council of Nicea
Constantine called the famous Council of Nicea in 325 CE, to resolve the conflicting views of Christ’s divinity. Exami
Once Jesus Became God
Conclude by considering the historical ramifications of the Nicean affirmation that Jesus was God. Learn about the growi
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