| Unit name | Christian Theology and Non-Christian Religions |
|---|---|
| Unit code | THRS20089 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Emeritus Professor. D'Costa |
| Open unit status | Open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Religion and Theology |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit is concerned with Christian attitudes to other religions. It examines pertinent theological and philosophical issues and is not per se about non-Christian religions. The main focus of debate in this field regards questions about the nature and status of Christ, the doctrine of God, the nature of the Church, differing models of mission, the problems of inter-faith spirituality, and political involvement in a pluralist context. The questions raised are germane to a number of general questions related to inter-faith relations in contemporary Britain.
Aims:
1. To critically examine some theological, philosophical, and social issues raised for contemporary Christians living in a religiously pluralist society.
2. To become familiar with key theologians, their internal developments, and interactions, in relation to the field.
3. To see how central doctrinal issues effect and are effected by the particular horizon of other religions.
1. acquired knowledge of key primary and secondary texts related to the field;
2. the ability to critically assess the issues and debates within the field, both materially, and methodologically;
3. reflected upon their own presuppositions when examining religions, both descriptively and critically;
4. acquired skills through listening, through writing assessed essays, and small and large group discussion, so as to present, analyze, and evaluate materials at level 2 standards.
One hour lecture, followed by one hour of seminar and discussion work. Students will have completed advance reading related to the seminar discussion work.
Two hour exam with two questions.
