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Academic Year 2004/2005
Contemporary Christian Thought
RELI 224 FA
Contemporary as distinct from modern and classical Christian thought deals with both in its own project. The main part of this discussion course explores and examines select recent 20th-century Christian theologies from
around the world divided into liberationist, feminist, evangelical, liberal and post-liberal currents. A range of beliefs in God, the world and humanity will be pursued. Part of the course will focus on Christian
thinking
in other fields, i.e. philosophy and history.
MAJOR READINGS
Augustine, CONFESSIONS
Borg & Wright, THE MEANING OF JESUS: TWO VISIONS
Setiloane, AFRICAN THEOLOGY
DeGruchy, RECONCILIATION: RESTORING JUSTICE
Jones, FEMINIST THEORY & CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY
Keller, FACE OF
THE DEEP
THE BIBLE
Other
books to be announced
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
2 or 3 papers.
COURSE FORMAT:
Discussion
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS RELI
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
NONE
SECTION 01
- Instructor(s): Klaaren,Eugene M.
- Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: SCIE317;
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 20)
- SR. major: 3 Jr. major: 3
- SR. non-major: 5 Jr. non-major: 4 SO: 3 FR: 2
Special Attributes:
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Last Updated on MAR-21-2005
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