Week 7: Introducing the Gospel of John

What are the main themes in the Gospel of John? Why has this Gospel attracted significant interest from Christians through the centuries and from around the world? What is the deeper meaning of the symbolism found in the text? This class will introduce people to the basic structure, some of the main topics, and the major characters in the Gospel of John We will engage selected sections from the text, discussing potential implications of the message of the Gospel for contemporary life.