TH 678 - Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation

(3.00 cr.)

Students explore the ways in which justice, peace, and the integrity of creation are interrelated, and reflect upon the character of Christian discipleship in light of this interrelatedness. In order to carry out these tasks, students work to interpret sources of Christian revelation (e.g., scripture, doctrine, etc.) in a manner that is attentive to both the "cries" of the earth and the poor; and use these theological interpretations to help analyze the contemporary socio-ecological crisis. Special attention will be paid to Pope Francis' recent encyclical Laudato Si.