Literature 2164 - Spiritual Crises

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Bard College

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Theology Students explore narratives of spiritual crisis in the Christian (especially Catholic) traditions. What is the relationship between spiritual crisis and the development of the modern self? What role has "God" played in the construction of theself as we know it? How do the authors of these narratives conceive of God, and what do they mean when they refer to "believing" in him? Is itpossible to find meaning in these narratives if one is not a Christian or a religious believer? Authors studied include St. Paul, Augustine, Dante Alighieri, Martin Luther, Ignatius Loyola, Teresa of Avila, John Donne, George Herbert, Blaise Pascal, John Henry Newman, Thérèse de Lisieux,Georges Bernanos, and Simone Weil.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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