RELS-403 God: Mystery & Problems
Making use of both classical and contemporary theology this course looks at the question of the existence of God, the Trinitarian understanding of God, issues of God and suffering (theodicy) and the doctrine of God in light of religious pluralism. It will explore the themes of theism and atheism, the history andrelevance of the doctrine of the Trinity, the attempts to "justify" God in light of evil and suffering and the recent dialogues between Christianity and other religious traditions on the understanding of God. (alternating fall semesters)
Prerequisite
Take 3 credits; From S