The impact of scientific and philosophical revolutions will be observed. Major attention is given to reading and evaluating the great theologians, especially Barth and Brunner. An investigation of twentieth century theology from Neo-Orthodoxy to the present. Beginning with Barth, the readings will proceed through Process Theology, Radical and Secular theologians, various theologies of Liberation, Evangelical thought, and the recent development in Roman Catholicism. A theological exploration of the major aspects of the Christian life.
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This course will consist of an in-depth study of a selected important topic receiving attention in current theological writings. This course focuses on the reading and analysis of the writings of a selected major theological figure, past or present. This course will consist of the reading and analysis of selected writings of theologians who constitute a current school of theological thought. Taught by Biblical Studies Department. The course begins with a study of the history of the discipline of Old Testament theology and continues with the reading of classic masterpieces of creativity in the discipline.