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TH3365 Public Theology in an Age of Science
An analysis of the relationship between Christian faith and contemporary culture,
with a special focus on the enduring but troubled relationship between theology
and the sciences. This course will focus on an interdisciplinary approach to the
dialogue between science and theology, and will explore the challenging work
of contemporary cognitive psychologists, geneticists, evolutionary biologists,
and cognitive scientists of religion. The impact of these challenges on our views
of the evolution of religion, on the cognitive and emotional aspects of religion,
and on the kind of knowledge we claim for theology, has rendered much of the
traditional way of relating theology to science problematical and is now challenging
us to think anew about our notions of God, transcendence, faith, providence,
and good/evil.
Fall Semester, 2012–2013; Mr. van Huyssteen
NT/TH3368 Paul and Karl
An examination of Karl Barth’s monumental Epistle to the Romans in light of recent
studies of the theology of Paul. Special attention will be given to the following
topics: the apocalyptic character of Romans, the righteousness of God, human and
divine agency, the faith of Jesus Christ, and the calling of Israel.
does not fulfill the doctrine or theologian course requirement.
Fall Semester, 2012–2013; Ms. Gaventa and Mr. McCormack
TH3370 The Youngest Cappadocian: Gregory of Nyssa
This course examines the theological contributions of Gregory of Nyssa, Gregory
of Nazianzus, Basil of Caesarea, and Macrina in the fourth century, which may be
the most creative in Christian history. We will examine both doctrinal and spiritual
works as there was no distinction between these two genres at that time.
Fall Semester, 2013–2014; Ms. Charry
TH3380 Classics of Christian Theology
Examination of classical theological texts from within the broad Christian tradition.
Roman Catholic and Protestant theologians predominate, but patristic theologians
important to Eastern Orthodoxy are included as well. Each unit will involve the
close reading of one or more major texts, with special attention to method, form,
and content. Material about the life and times of theologians will be included in
each case. To be considered are such theologians as
Irenaeus, Athanasius, Cyril, Augustine, Aquinas, Luther, Bunyan, and Edwards.
Spring Semester, 2013–2014; Mr. Hunsinger
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