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Academic Year 2000/2001


Models of God
RELI 393 SP

Clusters:
Christian Studies

This is a discussion seminar in the analysis and practice of theological and religious writing. Classic and contemporary models of God will be studies in biblical and subsequent Christian traditions. Personal and social models of God as Being, Creator, Savior, Liberator, etc., will be explored. Attention will be given to ways in which formative genres such as stories, letters, autobiographies, and treatises shape images and concepts of God. After study and analysis, of accomplished religious and theological writings, students will also be expected to essay their own. This course does not count as a "Critical" course for the department major.

MAJOR READINGS

Augustine, CONFESSIONS
Rilke, LETTERS TO A YOUNG POET
Dillard, PILGRIM AT TINKER CREEK
King, STRIDE TOWARD FREEDOM
Michael Welker, CREATION AND REALITY
Other books to be announced

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

3 papers

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: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS RELI    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Klaaren,Eugene   
Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-02:30PM;     Location: BTFDC210
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 19)
SR. major: X   Jr. major: X
SR. non-major: X   Jr. non-major: X   SO: X   FR: 19

Special Attributes:
FYI:    First Year Initiative:Seminar
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Last Updated on MAR-26-2001


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