RELS 1504 - Faith and Justice

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Seton Hall University

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Whether in the realm of politics, economics, or everyday life, many of our moral choices and commitments-or visions of the good life-are informed by a particular conception of justice. This course assesses various leading, historical and contemporary theories of justice and considers their implications for the life of religious faith. Accordingly, this course aims to consider two, interrelated sets of questions. First, what is the nature of justice, and what kind of political, economic, and social practices do various theories of justice recommend? Second, what might justice mean from the perspective of religious faith, and does the life of faith necessarily require the pursuit of justice in the world? In considering such questions, this course will pay particular attention to the growing challenges of globalization and poverty and the question of human rights. Special emphasis will be placed on Catholic as well as non-Catholic Christian moral traditions, with some engagement in non-Christian religions. 3 credits

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.shu.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 761-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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