Jewish Responses to the Problem of Evil

Date Cancelled
College University of St. Michael's College, Faculty of Theology
Instructor(s)
Course Code SMT2672HF
Semester First Semester
Section 0101
Online No
Credits One Credit
Location Toronto (St George Campus)
Description

Covering the range of Jewish history from the Bible to the present, students will explore the variety of ways in which, confronted by the reality of evil, Jewish tradition has aimed to address and defeat it.  Questions regarding the psychology of evil, the pervasiveness of suffering, and the nature of the human condition will supplement discussions of theodicy. Sources from the Bible, Talmud, medieval literature, and modern philosophy will be included. Teaching methods: Students will be encouraged to discuss and debate selected texts read in advance, analyzed in class, and highlighted by lectures. Means of evaluation: One class presentation and a final research paper are required. Attendance (15%), class participation (15%), class presentation (30%), research paper (40%)

Schedule MonThu
Start & End Date May 31, 2012 - Jun 28, 2012
Start Time 18:00
End Time 21:00
Minimum Enrolment 12
Maximum Enrolment 0
Enrolment Notes

Last day to add or drop the course - June 7, 2012.

Schedule Notes

<p>Mondays and Thursdays, May 31; June 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25 & 28</p>

Means of Evaluation
Other
Currently Offered Summer 2012