HI 220 - The Devil and the Problem of Evil in Western Thought

Institution:

Saint Vincent College

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Description:

This course is an examination of the problem of evil in western thought, with special attention to the personification of evil in the devil. We will examine the historical emergence of the devil as a being distinct from God in the ancient civilizations of the Middle East. The course will then consider in turn: The devil in the Old and New Testament; his treatment in the West from medieval Christianity to the Renaissance and Reformation; the impact of the Enlightenment on the problem of evil in western thought; and the modern psychological approach to evil and the question of possession. Three credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stvincent.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 539-9761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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