TH 945: Advanced Contemporary Theology

• 4.00 Credit Hours

• On Campus, Online

This course exposes students to important shifts and trends in contemporary Christian thought and provides an enriching context for discussion and theological reflection. The central theme of the course is doing theology contextually. We will be examining the relationship between context and theology, both observing how context inevitably (and rightly) shapes the practice of theology and probing the limitations of context for faithful theological reflection. Four themes will serve as test cases for analyzing the relationship between context and theology: missional ecclesiology, science and Christian faith, liberation theology, and sex and gender. As a result of completing the course, the student will1. Evaluate important contemporary developments in theology 2. Summarize the major trends and developments in theology in the 20th and 21st centuries. 3. Organize the relationship between theology and other disciplines, such as philosophy, science, and the social sciences. 4. Appraise critically the major issues facing Christianity today. 5. Express their theological insights and positions both faithfully and contextually