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HDS 2477

Classics of Twentieth Century Roman Catholics

Francis Schüssler Fiorenza

Description

This seminar will analyze the major classics of Twentieth Century Roman Catholic Theology. The seminar will seek to introduce major religious thinkers primarily through an analysis of the arguments of a major work that has become a classic. It will discuss the unique contribution of the work, the reasons for its significance and the extent of its impact. Among those considered will be Maurice Blondel, Alfred Loisy, Jacques Maritain, Henri de Lubac, Yves Congar, Bernard Lonergan, John Courtney Murray, Karl Rahner, and Gustavo Gutierrez. Others to be considered.

Enrollment Limited: Limited to 12 (instructor's permission required)
Open to BTI Students: Yes
Jointly offered through the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as Religion 1484

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Scheduling

Half Course
Spring 2010
W., 1-3
Location to be announced.

Relationship to Program Requirements

Program Requirement Area / Category / Art / Designation
MTS Area(s) of Focus Philosophy of Religion
Religion, Ethics, and Politics
Theology
MDiv Distribution Category/ies Christianity
MDiv Art(s) of Ministry Denominational Polity
ThM, pre-2007 MTS, and pre-2005 MDiv Area Area 2
Language Course Designation(s) n/a

 

 
 

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