Christology and Filipino Images of Jesus

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers the introduction to Christology, specific Filipino cultural images of Jesus, and the historical-critical search for Jesus.

Christology

The study of the person, life, and significance of Jesus Christ.

Panginoong Hesukristo

The Filipino title for Jesus meaning 'Lord Jesus Christ'.

Anak ng Diyos

The Filipino title for Jesus meaning 'Son of God'.

Poong Tagapagligtas

The Filipino title for Jesus meaning 'Lord Savior'.

Anak-magulang relationship

The highly valued child-parent relationship in Filipino culture that influences the image of Jesus as the Son of God and Son of Mary.

Sto. Niño

A widespread devotion among Filipino Catholics to the Holy Child, reflecting the family-oriented nature of Filipino culture.

Jesus as Host

An image of Jesus based on the Filipino meal-oriented trait, where he is seen presiding at the Last Supper and as a guest in every gathering.

Kundiman

A Filipino song about love, specifically wounded love, which helps Filipinos relate to the image of Jesus as the Suffering Servant.

Kalooban

A deep, positive value of the Filipino's inner self that allows for the acceptance of suffering, mirroring the Suffering Servant.

Padre Hesus Nazareno

A Filipino image of the Suffering Servant portraying the Black Nazarene reaching out to those in weakness and failure.

Santo Intierro

A popular Filipino image of the dead Christ that portrays him as the Suffering Servant.

Cristo Rey

The image of Christ the King, which appeals to Filipino optimism and the desire for ultimate victory over evil.

Bayani

The Filipino term for hero, projected onto the person of Jesus as one who is willing to sacrifice for others.

Jesus as Miracle Worker

An image reflecting the Filipino spirit-oriented trait and belief in the supernatural, faith-healings, and exorcisms.

Historical Critical Image

The portrait of Jesus reconstructed by biblical scholars using the gospels to find a picture closer to history.

Enlightenment

The cultural period where church teachings and beliefs were questioned, leading to the quest for the historical Jesus.

Albert Schweitzer

A theologian and doctor who reconstructed an image of Jesus as a prophet of the end time influenced by Jewish expectations of God's reign.

The Way of the Disciples

The gradual process by which early followers identifying Jesus based on an experience of salvation, beginning with meeting Jesus of Nazareth.

Activity and Assignment weight

$20\%$ of the grading system.

Pre-Mid/Pre-Final exam weight

$25\%$ of the grading system.

Midterm/Final Exam weight

$25\%$ of the grading system.

Quizzes/Assignment weight

$20\%$ of the grading system.

Attendance and Religious Involvement weight

$10\%$ of the grading system.