PC 608 - Theological Anthropology

(3.00 cr.)

Overarching and universal themes in religious experience and conversation are considered. Some of these themes are sin, suffering, freedom, conversion, salvation, and grace. The students' objective is to discover the relevance of these themes in their personal experience and the experiences of those with whom they work. Questions are explored that originate in the process of becoming a more fully aware and healthy person; for example: What is the nature of our theological experience? How does theology shape us as individuals? Does theology promote or inhibit human development and well-being? How do we reconcile our theology with the experience of suffering? The course content is designed to promote theological insight and challenges for theological discernment in the existential situation.