Religion 229 - Modern Western Religious Thought II:The Twentieth Century Wyman

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Whitman College

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Description:

This course is a continuation of Religion 228, focusing on how 20th century religious thinkers have answered the question, "What is it reasonable to believe in the modern world '' How have 20th century religious thinkers, both conservative and liberal, Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish, responded to the challenges to the religious traditions of the West presented by the modern world Topics vary, but may include: responses to skepticism and atheism; the pluralism of religions and the problem of religious truth; God and the problem of evil; liberation and feminist theologies; contemporary interpretations of Jesus of Nazareth; Jewish responses to the Holocaust. May be taken independently of Religion 228. Not open to first-year students. Offered in alternate years

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3.00 - 4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.whitman.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 527-5111

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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