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Academic Year 2004/2005

Contemporary Christian Thought
RELI 224 SP

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

Welker, CREATION AND REALITY
Setiloane, AFRICAN THEOLOGY
West, THE ACADEMY OF THE POOR
Marsden, THE OUTRAGEOUS IDEA OF CHRISTIAN SCHOLARSHIP
Jones, FEMINIST THEORY & CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY
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 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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