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Academic Year 2004/2005

Models of God
RELI 393 SP

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
Thomas M. Kelly, THEOLOGY AT THE VOID
George Steiner, GRAMMARS OF CREATION
Michael Welker, CREATION AND REALITY
Other books to be announced

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Midterm paper and final paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Prior work in Philosophy or Religion is recommended, and may substitute for Religion 101. This course fulfills a "Critical Disciplines" requirement for the department major.

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-21-2005

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