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Academic Year 2000/2001

Christian Theology: God and Humanity
RELI 227 FA
Clusters:
Christian Studies

This discussion and lecture course analyzes Christian teachings of God and humanity in the light of scripture, traditions, and issues raised in current Christian movements, for example, evangelicalism, spirituality, and liberation theologies. Topics include the nature of God, the Trinity, creation, and humanity as IMAGO DEI and sinner. Attention will be given to relations of theology and society. Readings will be taken from classical and contemporary authors.

MAJOR READINGS

Selections from the Bible Augustine, CONFESSIONS M. J. Erickson, THE LIVING GOD C. Green, KARL BARTH, THEOLOGIAN OF FREEDON Sallie McFague, MODELS OF GOD T. Driver, THE MAGIC OF RITUAL

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Midterm exam. One or two papers.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Readings required for questioning lectures and engaging in discussion. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA RELI    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001

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