3 cr. hrs. The didactic literature of the Old Testament is evaluated here in terms of textual, literary, philosophical, and existential categories. Relationships to other intellectual and theological perspectives will be assessed. 3 cr. hrs. This course critically evaluates the prophetic corpus in literary, social- historical, and theological categories.
Emphasis is placed on the developmental process which culminates in new theological trajectories.
3 cr. hrs. This course investigates methods and theories in social ethics, with attention to their political and economic implications and their relationship to Christian beliefs. 3 cr. hrs. This course offers an exploration of ethical issues of war, peace, and global justice in light of Christian ethical principles. The issues of pacifism and just war or just revolution are explored.