PTS Catalogue - Princeton Theological Seminary

TH3462cr Toward a Theology of Creation and Environmental Responsibility
This course develops a theology of creation in response to the urgency of the ecological
crisis. Seeking to properly understand the relationship of God, humanity,
and the world, it considers such issues as: stewardship of the earth, debates over
climate change and sustainability, and the interplay of environmental and social
justice. It seeks to understand these issues through the lens of major themes in
Christian theology (e.g. the water crisis and baptismal life, the food crisis in the
light of the Lord’s Supper, etc.). The goal is to cultivate a sense of environmental
responsibility and to explore how to live more fully into the conviction that “the
earth is the LORD’s and all that is in it.” (Psalm 24:1)
responsibility in the public realm.
or
fulfills the general distribution requirement in theology.
Fall Semester, 2012–2013; Mr. Johnson
TH3464 Created in the Image of God
The complex historical development of the doctrine of the imago Dei in Christian
theology, and its relationship to contemporary scientific research on human
uniqueness, personhood, and the emergence of consciousness. Crucial questions
will be addressed, such as How does theology respond to direct scientific challenges
to revise its notion of the imago Dei? and How can theology protect the deepest
intentions of the image of God and also accommodate our close ties to the animal
world?
or
fulfills the general distribution requirement in theology.
Spring Semester, 2012–2013; Mr. van Huyssteen
TH3466cr Feminist and Womanist Theology
Examination of doctrines (e.g. God, Christ, Holy Spirit) from feminist and womanist
perspectives. The course will use theological and literary texts to examine theology
in relation to the American religious history of women’s movements in diverse
communities. Special attention will be given to issues of slavery and women’s
empowerment, constructions of gender, sexuality, and body-image, and re-imagining
belief in historical and cultural contexts.
ment.
or
fulfills Theology Department distribution requirements.
Fall Semester, 2012–2013; Ms. Pierce and Mr. Taylor
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