An examination of ways in which the Bible and the Christian tradition consider evil and suffering and how such consideration informs the task of interpreting and confessing the Gospel in the contemporary world.
Special attention is given to implications for pastoral reflection and practice.
Interpreting and Confessing core elective. Increase self-awareness regarding the issues of evil and suffering. Increase appreciation for the way in which various persons have reflected on their experience of these realities. Become more aware of differing ways in which interpretation and confession interact with particular contexts in view. Acquire a knowledge of the biblical texts, hermeneutical issues, and theological perspectives associated with evil and suffering.