Facing the Darkness: The (Human) Nature of Evil

College
Instructor(s)
Course Code ICT3352HF
NOTE: Graduate degree students enrol in ICT6352HF
Semester First Semester
Section 0101
Online No
Credits One Credit
Location Toronto (St George Campus)
Description

We shall discuss the origin and nature of evil by engaging various biblical, theological, and anthropological resources. Topics will include lament literature (e.g. Job), natural evil, idolatry and the demonic, original sin and the correlation between victim and agent, and the relationship between justice and mercy. The course will consist of seminars in which participants will engage key readings relevant to the practice of interdisciplinary theology.

Schedule Thu
Start Time 9:30
End Time 12:30
Hours Per Week 3
Minimum Enrolment 3
Maximum Enrolment 15
Enrolment Notes

Please note:  In order to complete your registration for this course, you must contact the ICS Associate Academic Dean & Registrar at academic-registrar@icscanada.edu

Additional Notes

Additional Evaluation: seminar presentation.

Teaching Method
Seminars
Lectures
Readings
Means of Evaluation
Class Participation
Research Paper
Other
Previously Offered Fall 2013
Currently Offered Fall 2016
Next Scheduled Fall 2018