Theology, Violence, and Peace

College Emmanuel College
Instructor(s) Reynolds, Thomas E.
Course Code EMT3672HF
NOTE: Graduate degree students enrol in EMT6672HF
Semester First Semester
Section 0101
Online No
Credits One Credit
Location Toronto (St George Campus)
Description

This course explores theological reflection in relation to violence and peace, particularly in Christian traditions. Theories of violence and non-violence as well as case studies from the past and present will provide the means to investigate the ways faith-based claims justify or promote enmity and hostility and/or hospitality and peacemaking in Christian practice. Attention may be given to violence/peace in connection with theologies of revelation and atonement; justice/love; gender, race, ethnicity, class, and disability; Empire and globalization processes; interfaith relations with Jewish, Muslim, and Canadian Aboriginal communities; and the possibility of forgiveness and reconciliation. Lectures, discussions, journal exercises, book review, presentation, and final research paper.

Schedule Tue
Start Time 14:00
End Time 16:00
Minimum Enrolment 5
Maximum Enrolment 24
Means of Evaluation
Other
Previously Offered Winter 2012
Currently Offered Fall 2013