TH 113 - Bible and Belief

Institution:

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

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Description:

3 credits The Christian Bible inspires faith for billions of persons worldwide and is a best-seller every year. In this course the Bible is studied as a means of God's revelation. Special focus is given to how different denominations vary in their respective use of the book as a source of divine revelation. Also considered is how broad assumptions about the nature of the text shape various theologies and how issues like inspiration, myth and ethics are determined both from and for the reading of the Bible.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.smumn.edu

Phone Number:

(507) 457-1600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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