Faculty Name

Deanna Thompson

Document Type

Syllabi

School

CLA

Department

REL

Course Subject

REL

Course Number

REL

Course Section

1300

Course Title

Introduction to Theology

Academic Term and Year

Spring 2015

Credits

4.00

Hamline Plan Letter

H

Area of Study

REL

Course Description

Goals: To introduce the student to theological language and argument through critical examination of historical and contemporary thinkers as well as schools of thought. Content: Close reading and discussion of theological texts that explore central Christian claims about the nature of God, Jesus Christ, creation, humanity, the church, sin, suffering, evil, and salvation. Special attention will be given to the role of gender as well as to Christianity relationship to other religious traditions. Taught: Annually Credits: 4 credits

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