Description

This course explores some of the recent literature on the relation between religion, theology, and culture. Specific attention will be given to issues of method, tradition, and the intersection of theology and culture, and the relation between faith and critical inquiry. Authors to be considered include: Niebuhr, Tanner, Geertz, Rorty, Stout, Benhabib, and Fraser.

Enrollment Limited: Limited to 12 students. Instructor's permission required.
Open to BTI Students: Yes
Jointly offered as Religion 1536

Scheduling

0.50 credits
Expected to be offered Spring 2015
Tues 12pm-2pm
Course location to be announced.

Relationship to Program Requirements

Program Requirement	Area / Category / Art / Designation
MTS Area(s) of Focus	Religion, Ethics, and Politics Religion and the Social Sciences Theology
MDiv Distribution Category/ies	Christianity
MDiv Art(s) of Ministry	Public Leadership, Community Organizing, and Planning
Language Course Designation(s)	None