Description

"The body" is a ubiquitous category in contemporary theory. It is often invoked as a solution to the devaluation of flesh and materiality and yet "the body" is also described as an effect of arrangements of power. It is conceived as subjective interiority and yet used as a metaphor of collective identity. Christianity is accused of devaluing the body and yet philosophers complain that the notion is still too Christian. This course will explore these tensions as it assesses the influence of Christian ideas in contemporary "secular" discussions. Readings will include texts by Maurice Merleau-Ponty, Frantz Fanon, Jean Luc Nancy, Linda Martín Alcoff, in addition to Christian texts that are most frequently cited in these debates, such as the gospels, Tertillian, and Augustine. Note: Course has additional hour to be arranged.

Enrollment Limited: No
Open to BTI Students: Yes
Jointly offered as Religion 2470

Scheduling

0.50 credits
Fall 2012
Tues 12pm-2pm
Course location to be announced.

Relationship to Program Requirements

Program Requirement	Area / Category / Art / Designation
MTS Area(s) of Focus	Philosophy of Religion Women, Gender, Sexuality, and Religion
MDiv Distribution Category/ies	Christianity
MDiv Art(s) of Ministry	None
Language Course Designation(s)	None