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RELI393
Models of God
RELI393 FA
Not Currently Offered
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
Rosemary Reuther, GAIA AND GOD
Sallie McFague, THE BODY OF GOD: AN ECOLOGICAL THEOLOGY
Mark C. Taylor, NOTS
Jon Levenson, CREATION AND THE PERSISTENCE OF EVIL
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
At least two papers.
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.
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: Discussion Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Prerequisites:
RELI101
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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