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Academic Year 2001/2002


Models of God
RELI 393 SP

Clusters:

Christian Studies

This seminar will critically explore new images and concepts of God and humanity in contemporary currents of feminist, liberationist, deconstructive and systematic theology. Special attention will be given to theologies of creation. Attention will also be given to methods, i.e., combinations of biblical interpretation, historical reconstruction, and socio-cultural analysis in a variety of theological proposals from the Americas to South Africa.

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 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002


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